Childhood disability in Turkana, Kenya: Understanding how carers cope in a complex humanitarian setting
Background: Although the consequences of disability are magnified in humanitarian contexts, research into the difficulties of caring for children with a disability in such settings has received limited attention. Methods: Based on in-depth interviews with 31 families, key informants and focus group ...
Main Authors: | Maria Zuurmond, Velma Nyapera, Victoria Mwenda, James Kisia, Hilary Rono, Jennifer Palmer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2016-09-01
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Series: | African Journal of Disability |
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Online Access: | https://ajod.org/index.php/ajod/article/view/277 |
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