Rapid assessment of disability in the Philippines: understanding prevalence, well-being, and access to the community for people with disabilities to inform the W-DARE project

摘要: International recognition that people with disabilities were excluded from the Millennium Development Goals has led to better inclusion of in recently agreed Global for Sustainable (SDGs) 2015–2030. Given current global agenda disability inclusion, it is crucial increase understanding situation Philippines. The aim this study was estimate prevalence and compare well-being access community between without disabilities. A population-based survey undertaken District 2 Quezon City Ligao City. 60 clusters 50 aged 18 years older selected probability proportion size sampling both locations. Rapid Assessment Disability (RAD) used identify based on their responses activity limitations. levels compared controls matched by age, gender, cluster. Information barriers accessing also collected. 6.8 (95 % CI: 5.9, 7.9) 13.6 % 11.4, 16.2) respectively. Psychological distress most commonly reported condition locations, although often a co-morbid related sensory, physical, cognitive, communication difficulties. associated age no schooling, but not poverty. People had significantly lower scores reduced health services, work, rehabilitation, education, government social welfare, disaster management than disability. Having negative family attitudes as participating meetings, religious activities, activities. among adults higher estimated national derived 2010 Philippines census. participation across number domains life.