Blar i SINTEF Teknologi og samfunn på forfatter "Vergunst, Richard"
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Access to health care for persons with disabilities in rural South Africa
Vergunst, Richard; Swartz, Leslie; Hem, Karl-Gerhard; Eide, Arne Henning; Mannan, Hasheem; MacLachlan, Mac; Mji, Gubela; Braathen, Stine Hellum; Schneider, Margie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Global research suggests that persons with disabilities face barriers when accessing health care services. Yet, information regarding the nature of these barriers, especially in low-income and middle-income ... -
Exploring the interaction of activity limitations with context, systems, community and personal factors in accessing public health care services: A presentation of South African case studies
Mji, Gubela; Braathen, Stine Hellum; Vergunst, Richard; Scheffler, Elsje; Kritzinger, Janis; Mannan, Hasheem; Schneider, Marguerite; Swartz, Leslie; Visagie, Surona (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: There are many factors that influence access to public health services, such as the context people live in, the existing health services, and personal, cultural and community factors. People with disabilities ... -
The perceived needs-access gap for health services among persons with disabilities in a rural area within South Africa
Vergunst, Richard; Swartz, Leslie; Hem, Karl-Gerhard; Eide, Arne Henning; Mannan, Hasheem; MacLachlan, Mac; Mji, Gubela; Schneider, Marguerite (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Purpose: Health should be a universal phenomenon. However, little is known about the relationship between disability status and health issues – particularly in rural areas. This study looks at health issues of persons with ...