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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Attitudinal Barriers"”.
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Perceptions of Help-Seeking Likelihood for Depression: Examining the Relative Predictive Value of Ethnicity and Barriers to Care
… Whites, suggesting these groups experience barriers in accessing care differently. This study sought to test the theoretical steps of help-seeking as informed by the Gaining Access and Treatment Equity model (GATE model; Bridges, 2018). According to the GATE model, successful help-seeking …
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An investigation into the attitudes of staff at North West University (Mafikeng Campus) towards the inclusion of students with disabilities : deconstructing psychological barriers towards the inclusion of students with disabilities
… and factors contributing to the development of attitudinal barriers was designed and administered by the researcher. The literature reviewed identified the following factors as barriers to the inclusion of students with disabilities at university: inadequate understanding of disability, negative …
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Employment of the handicapped: operational forces influencing advocacy efforts of labor and management representatives
… the disabled union member. Lack of knowledge and attitudinal barriers were primary indicators. (2) Attitudinal barriers have a more direct impact on local labor union officials' advocacy efforts than do organized labor's traditional roles and one to one policy. (3) Employers' perceptions of the …
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Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: perceptions of selected individuals at two major urban universities
… and concerns of disabled students to eliminate attitudinal barriers; and (d) continue to make more buildings accessible;Thus, this study may draw attention to a need for changes on campuses to comply with the ADA. It will also serve as a benchmark for future studies to assess removal of …
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Use of Live and Robotic Assistance Animals for Psychological and Cognitive Health in Military Populations
… robots) for military personnel, and possible attitudinal barriers regarding active duty and veteran soldiers, while utilizing literature conducted with the civilian population to augment. A systematic review of peer-reviewed quantitative and qualitative publications and book chapters was …
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Understanding self-care perceptions and behaviours of community care workers in Cape Town to develop and assess a self-care intervention
… in CCWs: the demanding nature of community work, attitudinal and practical barriers to self-care, the importance of a personal understanding of self-care, and the need for routine and community support in establishing self-care habits. Based on these findings, a two-session WhatsApp group …
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Inclusive & rehabilitative environment : the application of universal design principles to rehabilitate mainstream society's attitude toward disabilities & access
… 2013). It continued to perpetuate the social and attitudinal barriers toward disabilities despite recent attempts and policies at improving accessibility (Daniels, 2013; Opperman, 2013, Mycroft, 2013). There are few buildings in Cape Town that are accessible but most of them are restricted to …
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A study to determine the extent and nature of disability inclusion within the curriculum of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Cape Town
… issues into the curriculum to help alleviate barriers to participation, attitudinal barriers especially. While many studies speak to the accommodation of disabled students in higher institutions, this study rather speaks to disability inclusion within the curriculum. This study looked at the …
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Society's impact on the social wellbeing of Gozitan persons with disability and challenging behaviour and their family
… behaviour and their family face various attitudinal barriers, resulting in social exclusion, which eventually negatively impacts their social wellbeing. In view of the study findings, it is highly recommended that, Gozitan persons with disability are included and involved in the planning, …
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Knowledge, attitude and perception of African immigrants in South Africa to Covid-19 vaccination
… to leverage social influence and address attitudinal barriers to vaccination. Further research is needed to explore these factors in more depth and develop effective interventions for improving vaccine acceptance and uptake among this population.
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Exploring perceptions of help-seeking for mental health care among young adults in Maputo, Mozambique
… an understanding of the general perceptions, barriers, and facilitators to seeking mental health care among young adults in Maputo, Mozambique. In the context of the pandemic, semi-structured interviews were conducted using the voice note feature on the mobile application WhatsApp. …
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Disability employment support services: a case study on transition to formal employment for persons with disabilities in South Africa
… persons. Research has identified a number of barriers which hinder the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the open labour market. These barriers include poor quality education and health care, lack of sufficient accessible infrastructure and information, lack of appropriate …
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Barriers to reintegration experienced by stroke clients post discharge from a rehabilitation center in Malawi
… resulting into stroke clients facing different barriers to reintegration in the community after discharge. There is limited information about experiences of stroke clients in the communities after discharge from rehabilitation centers in Malawi. The current study was conducted to explore the …
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An exploration of South African university students utilization of and engagement with mental health-related information on Instagram
… is low due to a variety of structural and attitudinal barriers. It is therefore important to find novel ways of offering mental health information and support through modalities that are both accessible and acceptable to students. Although there has been much concern about the role of …
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Experiencing Dyslexia Through the Prism of Difference
… as motivators to success. Institutional and attitudinal barriers also emerged as common themes in this study as did the impacts on academic self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence as a result of studying in third level education with dyslexia. My research found that when students …
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The social organisation of learning difficulties at university: a qualitative study of four Higher Education Institutions in the North East Region of England
… from both students and Directors of DSUs, about ‘attitudinal barriers’, which are necessary to change, in order to achieve the inclusive education for all. The research also concluded that in order to achieve an all-inclusive educational system it is necessary to focus more on personalised …
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Managing inclusive classroom practices: a study of selected schools in Kazungula and Livingstone districts of southern province in Zambia.
… inclusive classrooms in the study districts; and barriers to effective management of inclusive classroom practices. The target population was all schools practicing inclusive schooling in Southern Province. A case study research design supported by qualitative data collection techniques was used …
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Managing inclusive classroom practices: a study of selected schools in Kazungula and Livingstone districts of southern province in Zambia.
… inclusive classrooms in the study districts; and barriers to effective management of inclusive classroom practices. The target population was all schools practicing inclusive schooling in Southern Province. A case study research design supported by qualitative data collection techniques was used …
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Nutrition in survivors of critical illness: an exploration of the effect of nutrition therapy on muscle mass, nutritional status and clinical outcomes after critical illness with a focus on patients with a traumatic brain injury
… individuals (Chapter 2). Logistical and attitudinal barriers impede nutrition delivery. Interviews with medical and nursing practitioners provided insight into why these occur (Chapter 1). Additionally, TBI patients have marked changes in ultrasound-derived quadriceps muscle thickness. I …
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