Health Care Needs and Barriers of Persons with Disabilities
Health Care Needs and Barriers of Persons with Disabilities
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    2018
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    Reports - Other Publications
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    Arab NGO Network for Development
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Persons with disabilities (PwDs) have special healthcare needs and face a number of barriers to accessing healthcare. In Lebanon, they are among the most marginalized and vulnerable groups, and their needs, including their healthcare needs, are seldom met. In light of the Syrian refugee crisis and the impact it has had on Lebanon, PwDs are at a greater risk of being excluded from public services including healthcare services. Furthermore, there is little data available on the healthcare needs of PwDs in Lebanon and on the barriers they face when accessing healthcare services. This research report discusses the findings of an exploratory study which aimed to characterize the healthcare needs of PwDs and injuries in Lebanon and to assess the barriers they face to accessing healthcare. n. It also identified protection issues that they face when accessing healthcare and the coping strategies they turn to when they are not able to obtain the services they need. The study showed that the two most commonly cited needs among PwDs were permanent medications and medical consultations, while the two most commonly cited barriers were financial ability and limited specialized services for persons with disabilities. The report concludes with a number of recommendations based on the study findings.