Magnus Mfoafo-M'Carthy, Jeff Grischow, Festus Moasun

Experiencing Disability Stigma in Ghana

Impact on Individuals and Caregivers

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book explores stigma and discrimination associated with disability and mental health in Ghana. In conversations with caregivers and persons with disabilities, the authors examine the socio-cultural challenges that undermine treatment and support for these individuals and provide recommendations for improved policy and practice.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 166
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 401g
• ISBN-13: 9781666905809
• ISBN-10: 1666905801
• Artikelnr.: 69082668

Autorenporträt

By Magnus Mfoafo-M'Carthy; Jeff Grischow and Festus Moasun

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Part 1: Setting the Context
Introduction
Chapter 1: The History of Disability in Ghana
Part 2: Experiencing Disability and Disability Stigma
Chapter 2: Culture and Disability in Ghana
Chapter 3: Religion, Spirituality and Mental Illness in Ghana
Chapter 4: Stigma, Discrimination and Impact on Individuals with
Disabilities
Chapter 5: Stigma, Discrimination and Impact on Ghanaian Families
Part 3: The Way Forward
Chapter 6: Doing Disability Research in Ghana: Lessons Learned and
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
About the Authors