A Survey of the Challenges Faced by Individuals with Disabilities and Unpaid Caregivers during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15514565 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yashoda Sharma (0000-0003-2439-9610, University Health Network), Alison Whiting (0009-0009-6667-4669, University Health Network), Tilak Dutta (0000-0003-2675-0195, University Health Network, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 16 |
| Pages | 10075-10075 |
| Publication date | 2022-08-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph191610075 |
| PMID | 36011709 |
| OpenAlex | W4292068931 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 18 |
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected many individuals. In particular, it is likely that individuals with disabilities and unpaid caregivers were disproportionately affected, however, its exact impact is largely unknown. The primary objective of this work was to identify challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and unpaid caregivers. A secondary objective was to identify potential solutions to the major challenges experienced by both populations. Two surveys were administered online to individuals with disabilities and unpaid caregivers, respectively between September 2020 and January 2021. We used an inductive thematic analysis within an interpretivist paradigm to analyze survey responses. A total of 111 survey responses were collected amongst both surveys. Separate thematic maps were created for individuals with disabilities and unpaid caregivers, and maps were drawn to compare challenges. Potential solutions to mitigate the challenges experienced by both populations include revising financial assistance programs and improving awareness of support programs that are available
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Pandemic · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Unpaid work · Work (physics · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Engineering · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2024 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |