Challenges in accessing health care services for women and girls with disabilities using a humanitarian physical rehabilitation program in Lebanon: a mixed method study
This study underscores key barriers hindering healthcare access for women and girls with disabilities in Lebanon, necessitating tailored interventions. Gender-specific challenges, including societal norms and safety concerns, require targeted solutions for improved access and outcomes. This study serves as a call to action for stakeholders at various levels to collaborate and implement concrete measures to bridge the gap in healthcare access and ensure that no one is left behind.
Authors
- Lavanya Vijayasingham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4424-4491)
- Claudia Truppa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0696-4575)
- Aïcha Benyaich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2431-9879)
- Linda Abou‐Abbas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9185-3831)
- Haya Rawi
- Rodolfo Rossi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7761-7162)
- Ahmad M. Almosa
- Hala Al Sultan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2827-2679)
- Maria Rita Lteif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4424-8968)
- Rouba Mitri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1926-2967)
Institutions
- Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro” (IT)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- International Committee of the Red Cross (CH)
- American University of Beirut (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal for Equity in Health
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02356-4
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16