Direct participation of people with communication disabilities in research on poverty and disabilities in low and middle income countries: A critical review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An estimated 1 billion people with disabilities live in low and middle income countries, a population that includes people with communication disabilities (PwCD). PwCD are a heterogenous group with a wide range of abilities who may be underrepresented in research due to the communication demands involved in research participation.

Methods

A critical analysis of 145 studies from a previously published systematic review was undertaken with the aim of documenting the opportunities for direct participation of PwCD in research on poverty and disability in low- and middle- income countries.

Results

The key finding was the high risk of underrepresentation of PwCD in research on poverty and disability in LMICs, despite low rates of explicit exclusion (n = 8; 5.5%

SUBMITTER: Jagoe C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8516265 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature