[SOCIAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL CHANGE]

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Public Health
• Disability Studies

Context:

• Global increase in disability rates due to socio-economic, ecological, and demographic factors.
• Persistently high prevalence of disability in the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic.
• Focus on qualitative indicators of social health among individuals with disabilities.

Purpose:

• To characterize social health in people with disabilities.
• To investigate socialization and social adaptation processes.
• To identify barriers to integration and social adaptation.

Summary:

• Utilized questionnaire surveys (2018) and interviews (2022) with people with disabilities in the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic.
• Identified key trends in social health and major obstacles to socialization and adaptation.
• Research results underscore the necessity for modernizing disability support systems.

Impact:

• Provides insights into the social health challenges faced by people with disabilities.
• Informs policy development for enhanced social integration and support.
• Highlights the need for systemic improvements in targeted support for the disabled population.