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Disability in Western Highlands Province.

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  • 1Western Highlands Association for the Disabled, Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea.

Papua and New Guinea Medical Journal
|June 1, 1992
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A 1987-1988 study found over 1400 individuals with disabilities living near Mount Hagen. This highlights a significant, previously unquantified, population needing support services.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Disability Studies
  • Community Health Assessment

Background:

  • Limited data existed on the prevalence of disability in the Mount Hagen region prior to the study.
  • The Mount Hagen Handicapped Children's Centre recognized a potential gap in understanding the local disability population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To ascertain the number of individuals with disabilities residing within a 15km radius of Mount Hagen town.
  • To establish a baseline for disability prevalence in the specified geographic area.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based investigation was conducted between late 1987 and early 1988.
  • Inclusion criteria involved self-identification, or identification by family or neighbors, of a disabling condition.

Main Results:

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  • The investigation identified a total of 1408 individuals with disabilities.
  • This number represents a substantial and previously undocumented population within the study area.

Conclusions:

  • Significant numbers of persons with disabilities reside in the vicinity of Mount Hagen.
  • The findings underscore the need for targeted support and services for this population.