Access to healthcare for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Accra, Ghana : challenges and strategies for improvement
Abstract
Findings of this study reveal that children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Accra are affected by several health conditions, including sensory, respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disorders. Results imply that although children with IDD in Ghana might be affected by several health conditions, they confront complex structural and psychosocial barriers in accessing healthcare which undermines Ghana’s commitment on the international front to provide equitable access to healthcare for all. Barriers include financial means, social connections, access to transportation, and attitudes of healthcare providers and the general public toward children with IDD.
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HEALTH-CARE DELIVERY, HEALTH-CARE BARRIERS, CHILD HEALTH, DISABILITY, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, GHANA, SOUTH OF SAHARA, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH