Prevalence of Severe Disability and Its Associated Factors in Northwestern Ethiopia: Evidence From Dabat District of Amhara National Regional State
This study found severe disability is highly prevalent in Dabat district. Visual impairments were the most common reported types of disabilities, followed by mobility and hearing difficulties. Most individuals with disabilities had not completed high school, and employment opportunities were limited. Disability could be prevented through early screening and timely treatment, as many of the risk factors are modifiable.
Authors
- Mikyas Abera
- Mulugeta Bayisa
- Solomon Mekonnen Abebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1150-2319)
- Zemichael Gizaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6713-1975)
- Ansha Nega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2307-3427)
- Abel Fekadu Dadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9967-7713)
- Wondwossen Wakene
- Solomon Fasika Demissie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-1206)
- Getachew Azeze Eriku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6348-8750)
- Molalign Belay
Institutions
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2025.1607816
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.46
Funders
- University of Gondar