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Socioeconomic and national disparities in disability distribution among population in five East African countries

Insights from the demographic and health surveys

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ID15396119
AuthorsPankras Luoga (0000-0002-0483-1720, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, corresponding author), Gladys Reuben Mahiti (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences), Tumaini Nyamhanga (0000-0001-9336-5583, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences), Jovinary Adam (0009-0006-7237-0168, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences), Oliva Kapinga (St. John's University of Tanzania), Blandina Herzon (St. John's University of Tanzania), Syabo M Mwaisengela (0000-0003-4028-4303, Mzumbe University), Patricia A Materu (The University of Dodoma), Chrisogone J German (0000-0002-3812-0310, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children), Grace Edward Mtulo (Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children), Douglas George Ndeki (Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children), Ntuli Kapologwe (0000-0003-0900-2937), Ntuli A Kapologwe (East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community), Eliudi S Eliakimu (0000-0003-2383-9530, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children)
Year2026
Volume25
Issue1
Publication date2026-02-06
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal for Equity in Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1475-9276 • E-ISSN: 1475-9276
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12939-026-02781-7
PMID41652445
OpenAlexW7128181798
LanguageEN
References cited44

This study highlighted a significant disability prevalence in EACs. Its associated factors included female gender, poorer economic households, rural areas and separation. There was interaction of age and education level on influencing disability. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions and further research into underlying mechanisms to improve support systems for vulnerable populations

Distribution (mathematics · Health services research · Population · Psychological intervention · Public health · Rural area · Social policy · Socioeconomic status · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Disability Rights and Representation

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