Characterization of People with Functional Limitations from ICF Components Using the Longitudinal Social Protection Survey (ELPS) of Uruguay

Julia Córdoba and María José Bagnato
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Julia Córdoba: AD-Instituto de Fundamentos y Métodos en Psicología, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de la República (UdelaR), 11200 Montevideo, Uruguay
María José Bagnato: AD-Instituto de Fundamentos y Métodos en Psicología, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de la República (UdelaR), 11200 Montevideo, Uruguay

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 15, 1-17

Abstract: Characterising people with disabilities at the population level using the ICF approach is a challenge, as it implies that researchers are able to identify variables that can account for the components that make up the multidimensional definition of disability. The purpose of this study is to generate updated information on disability in Uruguay, as there has been no in-depth analysis of how this population lives, how they access the services and benefits that affect their quality of life, and what the significant differences are between those who make up this population. A quantitative analysis was applied to the target population, consisting of participants in the Longitudinal Survey of Social Protection (2016) who reported at least one limitation in performing ADLs and who were in the age range of 18–64 years. Significant differences were found between the different groups in terms of their reported limitations in relation to obtaining necessary services due to their health condition, dropping out of education before completing the compulsory level, low labour market insertion, feelings of loneliness, and low participation. More research needs to be done as it is clear that people with disabilities do not have access to the support they need, which leads to even greater exclusion.

Keywords: disabilities; health care; public health; dependency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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