“It’s very valuable to me that I appear capable”: A qualitative study exploring relationships between body functionality and appearance among women with visible physical disabilities

Body Image ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 81-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Vinoski Thomas ◽  
Jan Warren-Findlow ◽  
Jennifer B. Webb ◽  
Margaret M. Quinlan ◽  
Sarah B. Laditka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Physical Disabilities

scholarly journals Evaluation of a sitting light volleyball intervention to adults with physical disabilities: Qualitative study using social–ecological approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Man Leung ◽  
Pak-Kwong Chung ◽  
William Chu
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Government ◽  
Community Facilities

Abstract Background: This study was part of a 15-week sitting light volleyball (SLVB) intervention programme which examined the effectiveness of the intervention on physical and psychological attributes of adults with physical disabilities (PWPD) in Hong Kong. SLVB was a new sport, combing Paralympic volleyball and light volleyball. Gaining an in-depth understanding of the perceptions and experiences of PWPD in the SLVB intervention is critical to further develop SLVB as a PA intervention and sport. Using a social–ecological model (SEM), (a) the participants’ experiences regarding the intervention were assessed and (b) the suitability and feasibility of the SLVB intervention to PWPD were qualitatively examined. Methods: Twenty participants (mean age = 53.52 years standard deviation (SD = 9.02), 60% female participants; 25% had at least a college degree) attended our semi-structured interviews. Results: Using content analysis, their experiences at the individual or intrapersonal level (physical and psychological health, enjoyment, novelty, competence autonomy); interpersonal levels (socialization, teamwork, social support); organizational and community levels (perceived sport venue environment, venue accessibility, safety, dissemination of information, and community facilities); and policy level (resources allocation by the government) were obtained. The participants also commented on the suitability and feasibility of the SLVB intervention for PWPD, contents and coaching, modified rules, duration of session and scheduling, and number of participants and coaches. Conclusion: This qualitative study identified several themes for engaging PWPD in SLVB, and demonstrated that adopting a multilevel approach to intervention in SLVB has positive outcomes to participants. In general, SLVB is suitable and feasible to PWPD. The study contributes to an in-depth understanding of the experiences among PWPD in the SLVB intervention, which is very critical to the further development of SLVB in terms of a PA intervention and sport.

Gynecologic Care for Women With Physical Disabilities: A Qualitative Study of Patients and Providers

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-141
Author(s):  
Sarita Sonalkar ◽  
Veronica Chavez ◽  
Jessica McClusky ◽  
Tegan A. Hunter ◽  
Cynthia J. Mollen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Women With Physical Disabilities

Lesbians With Physical Disabilities: A Qualitative Study of Their Experiences With Counseling

2006 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon Hunt ◽  
Connie Matthews ◽  
Amy Milsom ◽  
Julie A. Lammel
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Physical Disabilities

scholarly journals Menyantuni Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) di Masjid: Keperluan dan Cabaran Perlaksanaannya

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Zetty Nurzuliana Rashed ◽  
Siti Muhibah Nor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Analytical Analysis ◽  
Safe Place ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Implementation Challenge

Places of worship are generally regarded as a safe place and are available to accept anyone who comes to worship or conduct activities there, including those who are less fortunate or having disability (OKU). Unfortunately, not all places of worship especially mosques or prayer rooms for Muslims in this country provide OKU-friendly infrastructure, as well as the facility or equipment that these people need in order to participate in the activities conducted at the premises concerned. Enlivening the mosque would pose positive effect on the development of the community in order to improve the quality of life of the society and the nation. This is a qualitative study which involves analytical analysis on several documents and library researches. The findings indicated different needs for OKU who are having impairment of sight, hearing, and physical disabilities. As an example, OKU with sight impair requires infrastructural facilities such as the tactile footpath while OKU with physical impair requires ramp, toilets and reserved wudhu’ places especially physical OKU using wheelchairs. The implementation challenge covers some aspects including the community’s awareness, cooperation from government, financial resources, parental support and cost-maintenance needs. It is the responsibility of all parties in cooperation with the masjid’s committee to ensure OKU-friendly equipment are always well-maintained and preserved. Abstrak   Tempat  ibadah  secara  umumnya  dianggap  sebagai  tempat yang selamat  dan  sedia  menerima sesiapa  sahaja  datang  untuk  beribadah  atau  melakukan  urusan  di  sana,  termasuk  golongan kurang  upaya  atau  mengalami  kecacatan.  Malangnya,  tidak  semua  tempat  ibadah  khususnya masjid  atau  surau  untuk  umat  Islam  di  negara  ini  menyediakan  prasarana  mesra  OKU,  serta kemudahan  peralatan  yang  diperlukan  mereka  untuk  bersama  mengikuti  aktiviti  di  premis berkenaan.Memakmurkan masjid mempunyai kesan positif bagi pembinaan masyarakat dalam rangka  peningkatan  kualiti  hidup  masyarakat  dan  negara. Kajian  ini  dilaksanakan  secara kualitatif  yang  melibatkan  analisis  secara  analitikal  terhadap  beberapa  dokumen  dan  kajian kepustakaan.   Dapatan   menyatakan   keperluan   berbeza   untuk   OKU   Penglihatan,   OKU  Pendengaran, OKU fizikal adalah berbeza sebagai contoh OKU Penglihatan lebih memerlukan kemudahan  prasarana  seperti  laluan  penjalan  kaki  bertekstur manakala  OKU  Fizikal  memerlukan ramp, tandas dan tempat wudhu’ khas terutama OKU fizikal yang menggunakan kerusi roda. Cabaran   perlaksanaanya   merangkumi   beberapa   aspek   antaranya   perlu   kepada   kesedaran masyarakat, kerjasama dari kerajaan, sumber kewangan, sokongan ibu bapa serta keperluan kos penyelengaraan. Adalah menjadi tanggungjawab setiap jemaah bekerjasamadengan pihak ahli jawatankuasa   masjid   untuk   memastikan   peralatan   mesra   OKU   sentiasa   terpelihara   dan berfungsi dengan baik.

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