Analysis of healthcare professionals’ perceptions towards individuals with disabilities: Influence of sociodemographic and professional determinants
Introduction: Healthcare professionals’ understanding of individuals with disabilities is essential to delivering equitable, high-quality care and fostering social inclusion. This study explores healthcare professionals' perceptions of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Rabat, Morocco, analyzi...
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| description | Introduction: Healthcare professionals’ understanding of individuals with disabilities is essential to delivering equitable, high-quality care and fostering social inclusion. This study explores healthcare professionals' perceptions of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Rabat, Morocco, analyzing the influence of sociodemographic and professional factors and identifying key determinants shaping these perceptions.
Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted between October and December 2021. Questionnaires were distributed to 206 healthcare professionals, and responses from 92 participants were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate statistical methods.
Results: Of the respondents, 26% held negative perceptions of PWDs, while 74% reported positive perceptions. Significant associations were identified between perceptions and factors such as gender, knowledge of disability management methods, and systematic screening practices. Multivariate analysis highlighted that knowledge of disability management methods and systematic screening significantly increased the likelihood of positive perceptions.
Discussion: This study underscores the need to address knowledge and training gaps among healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of fostering empathy and inclusivity. By identifying key determinants, the findings offer actionable insights to improve professional practices and advance inclusive healthcare for individuals with disabilities. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1a98ed4deeb64a969d287efa06f1bded2025-08-20T01:59:43ZengInternational Network for the Advancement of Medicine, Psychology, and Public Health (INAMPPH)Advances in Medicine, Psychology, and Public Health3034-88032025-10-012424425310.5281/zenodo.14188220Analysis of healthcare professionals’ perceptions towards individuals with disabilities: Influence of sociodemographic and professional determinantsAmal Chairi-Achari0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4933-9529Kenza Chaoui1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8496-7355Akram Touil2Amina Barkat3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5724-2751Majdouline Obtel4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3357-0603Laboratory of Biostatistics, Clinical Research and Epidemiology & Laboratory of Community Health, Preventive Medicine and Hygienes, Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohammed V in Rabat, MoroccoSystem and data Engineering Team Research groupe, National School of Applied Sciences of Tanger, Abdelmalek Essaadi University Tangier, MoroccoMinistry of Health and Social Protection. Rabat, MoroccoResearch Team on Health and Nutrition of Mother and Child, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco. National Reference Center in Neonatology and Nutrition. Emergency Department at Pediatric Hospital Center in Rabat, MoroccoLaboratory of Biostatistics, Clinical Research and Epidemiology & Laboratory of Community Health, Preventive Medicine and Hygienes, Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohammed V in Rabat, MoroccoIntroduction: Healthcare professionals’ understanding of individuals with disabilities is essential to delivering equitable, high-quality care and fostering social inclusion. This study explores healthcare professionals' perceptions of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Rabat, Morocco, analyzing the influence of sociodemographic and professional factors and identifying key determinants shaping these perceptions. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted between October and December 2021. Questionnaires were distributed to 206 healthcare professionals, and responses from 92 participants were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate statistical methods. Results: Of the respondents, 26% held negative perceptions of PWDs, while 74% reported positive perceptions. Significant associations were identified between perceptions and factors such as gender, knowledge of disability management methods, and systematic screening practices. Multivariate analysis highlighted that knowledge of disability management methods and systematic screening significantly increased the likelihood of positive perceptions. Discussion: This study underscores the need to address knowledge and training gaps among healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of fostering empathy and inclusivity. By identifying key determinants, the findings offer actionable insights to improve professional practices and advance inclusive healthcare for individuals with disabilities.https://ampphealthjournal-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AMPPH_2025_244-253.pdfdisability managementinclusive carehealthcare professionals' perceptionspersons with disabilitieshealth determinants |
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| title | Analysis of healthcare professionals’ perceptions towards individuals with disabilities: Influence of sociodemographic and professional determinants |
| title_full | Analysis of healthcare professionals’ perceptions towards individuals with disabilities: Influence of sociodemographic and professional determinants |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of healthcare professionals’ perceptions towards individuals with disabilities: Influence of sociodemographic and professional determinants |
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| title_short | Analysis of healthcare professionals’ perceptions towards individuals with disabilities: Influence of sociodemographic and professional determinants |
| title_sort | analysis of healthcare professionals perceptions towards individuals with disabilities influence of sociodemographic and professional determinants |
| topic | disability management inclusive care healthcare professionals' perceptions persons with disabilities health determinants |
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