Coping Strategies Used By People with Acquired Disabilities at Paripenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
The study sought to investigate the coping strategies used by people with acquired disabilities at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare. The sub-problems intended to identify the coping strategies used by people with acquired disabilities and to establish the effectiveness of these coping strategies. The study employed the qualitative case study research design. The respondents comprised of 20 persons with acquired disabilities and 10 health professionals who work with them. All the respondents were selected conveniently. A questionnaire and interviews were used to collect data. The study established that engagement and disengagement coping strategies were used by people with acquired disabilities.The study recommended that people with acquired disabilities be educated on skills they can use to promote good coping strategies and introduce support groups for people with disabilities.
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Fadzai Thelma Kaputa, Lincoln Hlatywayo, Thomas Musankuleni Kaputa
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