Protocol for a qualiquantitative study of accessibility of sexual and reproductive health services among women with motor disabilities in Morocco

• Published in: PloS one 2024-10, Vol.19 (10), p.e0311608
• Main Authors: Zekaoui, Firdaous, Boufettal, Houssine, Aboutaieb, Rachid
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Access to information; Adult; Analysis; Data analysis; Data collection; Demographic aspects; Disabilities; Disability; Disabled Persons; Earth Sciences; Education; Female; Global health; Handicapped accessibility; Health care; Health care access; Health care disparities; Health services; Health Services Accessibility; Humans; Inclusion; Infertility; Medical personnel; Medicine and Health Sciences; Morocco; People and Places; People with disabilities; Perceptions; Public health; Qualitative analysis; Reproductive health; Reproductive Health Services; Sexual health; Statistical analysis; Study Protocol; Surveys and Questionnaires; Sustainable development
• ISSN: 1932-6203; 1932-6203
• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0311608

Approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide live with a disability, underlining the need for equitable health care for this group is important. Inclusive health systems are consistent with global health priorities, respond to United Nations sustainable development goals and economically viable. Despite advancements in Morocco's health system and legal framework, significant disparities remains inaccessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for women with disabilities. This study explores barriers and facilitators affecting access to SRH services for these women, aiming to provide recommendations for more inclusive services and improved health outcomes. Using a mixed approach, this study assessSRH access for women with motor disabilities in two cities in Morocco, selected for their socio-demographic, cultural and and healthcare diversity. Quantitative data will be generated through questionnaires administrered to 400 participants, while qualitative information will come from 20 to 30 interviews. Recruitment involves working with health professionals, NGOs and social media campaigns to ensure a diverse sample. Data analysis includes NVivo for qualitative data and descriptive/inferential statistics for quantitative data. The study aims to explore the perspectives of women with disabilities and health professionals regarding SRH services. It will provide recommendations for making SRH services more equitable and inclusive, ultimately improving health out comes and uphold health rights for women with disabilities.