The Meaning of Health for Women with Physical Disabilities: A Qualitative Analysis

Researchers used qualitative research methods to explore determinants of and barriers to the health of women with physical disabilities. Semistructured, open-ended interviews were conducted with one focus group (n = 9) and 9 individual women with various physical disabilities. Participants: (1) defi...

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Published in:Family & community health 2004-01, Vol.27 (1), p.6-21
Main Authors: Nosek, Margaret A., Hughes, Rosemary B., Howland, Carol A., Young, Mary Ellen, Mullen, Patricia Dolan, Shelton, Margarette L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Attitude to Health
Disabled Persons - psychology
Female
Health
Health Behavior
Health Promotion
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Middle Aged
People with disabilities
Qualitative research
Social Support
Women
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Summary:Researchers used qualitative research methods to explore determinants of and barriers to the health of women with physical disabilities. Semistructured, open-ended interviews were conducted with one focus group (n = 9) and 9 individual women with various physical disabilities. Participants: (1) defined physical health as a correlate of functional capacity; (2) noted the importance of a positive mental state; (3) recognized the effect of having or lacking social support; (4) described the role of health behaviors in health promotion, as adapted to their functional limitations; and (5) described problems with their medical practitioners' lack of knowledge. Barriers included certain disability characteristics, stress, inadequate social support, societal attitudes, and lack of resources.
ISSN:0160-6379
1550-5057
DOI:10.1097/00003727-200401000-00003