Caring for children with disabilities in Kilifi, Kenya: what is the carer's experience?

Caring for children with disabilities in Kilifi, Kenya: what is the carer's experience?

BACKGROUND: Carers of children with disabilities have repeatedly highlighted their feelings of discrimination, stigma and exclusion in many domains of their lives. There is little research from Africa addressing these issues. This study investigated the challenges encountered by these carers and th...

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Main Authors:	Gona, J, Mung'ala-Odera, V, Newton, C, Hartley, S
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2011

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