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Citation

Yoshida KK, Odette F, Hardie S, Willis H, Bunch M. Disabil. Rehabil. 2009; 1-10.

Affiliation

Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/09638280902826808

PMID

19479561

Abstract

The health of women with disabilities, like other women, is affected by experiences of violence and abuse. However, the experiences of women living with disabilities is less well known and an important issue for rehabilitation professionals. In this paper we focus on presenting women's knowledge and experiences of violence and abuse regarding where abuse takes place, the forms of abuse; and the complexities associated with 'taking action'. Women participants for this study had to be: 18 years of age or older; a Canadian citizen; able to participate in English; self-defined with a disability; and, be living in an urban area of Canada. Data presented is based on an innovative community-academic research study in which focus groups discussions using electronic technology (i.e. blackboard and chat rooms) were conducted with women living with disabilities across the country on important health issues. Participants' recommendations are also presented. Discussion of the findings focus on policy and practice implications related to dedicated resources, access to information and training initiatives for rehabilitation professionals and women themselves.


Language: en

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