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Table 3 Summary of themes and subthemes

From: Access to health and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities in Sierra Leone – focus group discussions with stakeholders

Subthemes

Themes

Continuous stigmatisation of persons with disabilities throughout life

Long distances and transportation issues to access health and rehabilitation facilities

Financial constraints

Infrastructural barriers to healthcare and rehabilitation services

Healthcare personnel’s negative attitudes and inadequate knowledge towards persons with disabilities

Social, economic, and environmental impediments in accessing health and rehabilitation services

Rehabilitation and healthcare facilities lacking materials to provide quality services

Lack of specialised services and rehabilitation personnel for complex rehabilitation

Need for continuous education of new and current rehabilitation personnel

The necessity for improved health and rehabilitation service delivery for persons with disabilities