Rapid health impact assessment of COVID-19 on families with children with disabilities living in low-income communities in Lusaka, Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Worldwide, children with disabilities are a vulnerable population and at high risk for COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. There is little information on the impact that COVID-19 had on children with disabilities and their families, particularly in low-income settings. This assessment describes the extent to which the pandemic impacted seven indicators of well-being in three low-income communities in Lusaka, Zambia.

Methods

Interviews were conducted with a random selection of families participating in an existing program (n = 39), community health workers (n = 6), healthcare workers (n = 7) and government officials (n = 2). Descriptive data was summarized and qualitative responses reviewed for themes.

Results

Most families reported a major loss of income re

SUBMITTER: Hearst MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8673599 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature