Drafts by Alhassan Abdullah
Persons with disabilities constitute a significant proportion of the minority population in Sekon... more Persons with disabilities constitute a significant proportion of the minority population in Sekondi, Ghana. Yet, they are the most neglected and existing programs do not meet their needs. Consequently, this study aimed to understand the perception of persons without disabilities towards individuals with disabilities in Sekondi and to explore the attitudes of the general public towards disability. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 persons with disabilities and 25 persons without disabilities over an eight-week period. Persons with disabilities were individuals receiving services from the Department of Social Welfare in Sekondi. Thematic analysis was used to analysed data from the interviews. The study revealed that the participants without disabilities viewed disability as a disease and a punishment from God or the gods. Yet, they indicated that they showed compassion and love towards persons with disabilities. However, most persons with disabilities disagreed to this while a few argued that they were shown love by their typical peers. 2 Also, both persons with and without disabilities stated that having the experience with care for persons with disabilities and being a female are features which meant the individual is likely to develop positive attitude towards persons with disabilities. It has been suggested that training should be given to people with the experience and more women caring for persons with disabilities in Ghana as these women are more likely to provide adequate care and protection for individuals with disabilities. Finally, policies and programs for persons with disabilities in Sekondi should consider recommendations to promote the wellbeing of persons with disabilities.
Female head porters, a category of street children in Kumasi, Ghana, face numerous challenges whi... more Female head porters, a category of street children in Kumasi, Ghana, face numerous challenges while working and living on the streets. Yet, very few research has been done to ensure that this section of the disadvantaged population have better lives on and beyond those of the streets. Most studies with this population have focused on their troubles, with little done on the ways to help them improve upon or change their conditions. Focusing on female head porters receiving services from a non-governmental organisation in Kumasi, this study aimed to explore the perceptions of the female head porters on their social support and how that helped them cope with life on and beyond the streets. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 female head porters in Kumasi with the help of an interview guide, for a period of four weeks. Thematic analysis Original Research Article
This paper reflects my work with the Social Welfare Unit of the Domestic Violence and Victims
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Drafts by Alhassan Abdullah