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Disability in Saudi Arabia.

Maher S Al-Jadid1

  • 1Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. maljadid@rmh.med.sa

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Summary

Disability significantly impacts life activities and societal integration. This review examines the limited research and challenges in understanding disability prevalence and rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Disability affects 15% of the global population, with 2-4% facing significant functional difficulties.
  • Saudi Arabia has limited research on disability prevalence and incidence, particularly for adults.
  • Conducting disability research in Saudi Arabia faces numerous challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of disability, research, and rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia.
  • To highlight the scarcity of data and research challenges within the Saudi context.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of published research on disability in Saudi Arabia.
  • Analysis of existing data on disability prevalence, incidence, and rehabilitation services.

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Main Results:

  • The existing body of research on disability in Saudi Arabia is notably limited.
  • Most available research focuses on childhood disabilities, with a gap in adult disability data.
  • Significant challenges hinder comprehensive disability research and effective rehabilitation program development.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for expanded research on disability across all age groups in Saudi Arabia.
  • Addressing research challenges is essential for improving rehabilitation services and societal integration for individuals with disabilities.
  • Further investigation into prevalence, incidence, and effective interventions is crucial for Saudi Arabia.