Disability Profile and Accessibility Limitations among Persons with Physical Disability in Nigeria

Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada (Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University.)
Oluwatoyin Olatoye (Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.)
Funminiyi Olatoye (Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.)
Clara Fatoye (Department of Health Professions. Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Manchester Metropolitan University Birley Fields Campus Bonsall Street Manchester M15 6GX.)
Isaiah Adewale Oyewole (Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.)
Kayode Israel Oke (Department of Physiotherapy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria.)
Opeyemi Ayodiipo Idowu (Department of Physiotherapy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria.)
Jamiu Opeyemi Yusuff (Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University.)
Daniel Oluwatimilehin Ibidunmoye (Department of Physiotherapy, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti.)
Francis Fatoye (Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Birley Fields Campus, Bonsall Street, Manchester M15 6GX.)

Indonesian Journal of Disability Studies
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2021)

Purpose: To evaluate disability profile and accessibility limitations among Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in Nigeria. Methods: 61 PLWDs (44 men, 17 women) consented for this study. World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0, Facilitators and Barriers Survey for People with Mobility Limitations version 2, Barthel Index, and Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Questionnaires were used to obtain data on physical disability profile, level of access barriers, activities of daily living and quality of access to health care respectively. A proforma was used to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Alpha level set at p< 0.05. Results: Prevalence of mobility, visual and hearing impairments were 60.7%, 21.3% and 6.6% respectively, There was a 11.5% rate of functional limitation while mild difficulty with cognition and life activities were reported among 96.7% and 65.6% of the respondents. 24.6% of the respondents had partial mobility dependence. There was low quality of access to health care (67.2%), high access barrier to home environment (73.8%) and transportation (93.4%). Conclusion: The PLWDs have high mobility impairment and face barriers in accessing healthcare, transportation and environment.