How Do Older Adults in a Sub-Saharan African Community Perceive and Cope With Their Disability? An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.
| Autor: | Ani JI; Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa., Batisai K; Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa., Ntoimo LFC; Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Oye, Nigeria., Isiugo-Abanihe UC; Department of Sociology, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | International journal of public health [Int J Public Health] 2023 Nov 23; Vol. 68, pp. 1606273. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 23 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.3389/ijph.2023.1606273 |
| Abstrakt: | Objective: The study explored the perceptions and coping strategies employed by older adults in a Sub-Saharan African community in relation to their disabilities. Methods: The research utilized an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis methodology and conducted semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of households. The study recruited a total of 36 older adults aged 65 years and above, aiming to capture a diverse range of insights and perspectives within the Sub-Saharan African community. Results: Three interrelated themes pertaining to the perception of disability emerged: the impact of old age, disabilities caused by diseases, and disabilities attributed to external factors such as witchcraft. In coping with disability, two interrelated themes emerged: pragmatic coping strategies and unpragmatic coping strategies. Conclusion: This study offers valuable insights into the nuanced perception of disability and coping mechanisms utilized by older adults within the Sub-Saharan African community. By exploring their lived experiences, the findings contribute to a better understanding of the challenges they face. These insights have important implications for policy development and public health initiatives. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they do not have any conflicts of interest. (Copyright © 2023 Ani, Batisai, Ntoimo and Isiugo-Abanihe.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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