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University of Namibia

Living with disabilities in Windhoek

Abstract

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The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the magnitude of discrimination or abuse committed against people with disabilities in the city of Windhoek, with special attention on exploring the general perceptions held by people regarding this phenomenon. Incidence levels of discrimination or abuse and the forms in which they manifest itself, were also explored, including health beliefs (superstitions) supposedly espoused by certain cultural groups which attribute disability to bad luck or curse. The study used descriptive and exploratory research designs with qualitative and quantitative approaches

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Maiba, Freddy M.

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eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/11070/444
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oai:repository.unam.edu.na:11070/444

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Maiba, Freddy M.. Living with disabilities in Windhoek. 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/11070/444