Perceptions of persons with disabilities on the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in South Africa
SOURCE: South African Health Review 2021
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): T.G.B.Hart, Y.D.Davids, M.Wickenden, Y.Majikijela, M.Ngungu, S.Thompson
KEYWORDS: COVID-19, DISABLED PERSONS, IMMUNIZATION
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9812252
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/19258
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/19258
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): T.G.B.Hart, Y.D.Davids, M.Wickenden, Y.Majikijela, M.Ngungu, S.Thompson
KEYWORDS: COVID-19, DISABLED PERSONS, IMMUNIZATION
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9812252
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/19258
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/19258
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Abstract
Equitable access to health care for persons with disabilities should be ensured during the pandemic, including access to vaccines. Mainstreaming and awareness of disability must become non-negotiable at all health facilities, including ensuring that accessible communication is provided in diverse formats.-
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