The role of stigma in accessing education for people with disabilities in low and middle-income countries: a review of the evidence

People with disabilities are often subjected to stigma, which can keep them from realising their full potential and their human rights, including the right to education. The UN agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, underscores the urgent need to eliminate and ensure equal access in education to vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities. Thus, it is important to understand the different barriers and facilitators, which are preventing or enabling people with disabilities in their access to inclusive quality education. This report presents findings from a scoping review conducted to give an overview of the evidence-base on the role of stigma in accessing education for people with disabilities in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Twenty-three articles from LMICs met the predetermined inclusion criteria. These articles described some of the ways stigma is affecting access to and equity in education, especially attitudes coming from teachers, school staff and structures, peers, parents and children's own felt stigma. In turn, these attitudes reflect societal stigma which is due to lack of knowledge and a societal view of disability, based on the medical model of impairment and limitation. There is a need for capacity building of teachers and of changing the medical view of disabilities in society. Evidence-based awareness campaigns and research on the implementation of inclusive education in low and middle-income countries is needed. ISBN: 978-82-14-06715-6publishedVersio

The context and consequences of liquor sachets use among young people in Malawi

This article presents a relatively new phenomenon regarding alcohol related problems in Malawi; the context and consequences of the consumption of liquor sachets among young people. The results presented are part of a larger study looking at the prevalence and social norms related to alcohol use, as well as people’s opinions on policies and interventions related to alcohol in Malawi. The results presented here are from a qualitative component in three Malawian communities. The results imply that the introduction of sachets has contributed to an increase in alcohol consumption among young people. Major issues of concern are issues of age limits, packaging and alcohol content, as well as lack of empirical evidence on which to base policies and interventions. Finally, there is a need to mobilize positive adult role models for young people with regards to alcohol.publishedVersio

The context and consequences of liquor sachets use among young people in Malawi

This article presents a relatively new phenomenon regarding alcohol related problems in Malawi; the context and consequences of the consumption of liquor sachets among young people. The results presented are part of a larger study looking at the prevalence and social norms related to alcohol use, as well as people’s opinions on policies and interventions related to alcohol in Malawi. The results presented here are from a qualitative component in three Malawian communities. The results imply that the introduction of sachets has contributed to an increase in alcohol consumption among young people. Major issues of concern are issues of age limits, packaging and alcohol content, as well as lack of empirical evidence on which to base policies and interventions. Finally, there is a need to mobilize positive adult role models for young people with regards to alcohol

The context and consequences of liquor sachets use among young people in Malawi

This article presents a relatively new phenomenon regarding alcohol related problems in Malawi; the context and consequences of the consumption of liquor sachets among young people. The results presented are part of a larger study looking at the prevalence and social norms related to alcohol use, as well as people’s opinions on policies and interventions related to alcohol in Malawi. The results presented here are from a qualitative component in three Malawian communities. The results imply that the introduction of sachets has contributed to an increase in alcohol consumption among young people. Major issues of concern are issues of age limits, packaging and alcohol content, as well as lack of empirical evidence on which to base policies and interventions. Finally, there is a need to mobilize positive adult role models for young people with regards to alcohol.publishedVersio

The context and consequences of liquor sachets use among young people in Malawi

This article presents a relatively new phenomenon regarding alcohol related problems in Malawi; the context and consequences of the consumption of liquor sachets among young people. The results presented are part of a larger study looking at the prevalence and social norms related to alcohol use, as well as people’s opinions on policies and interventions related to alcohol in Malawi. The results presented here are from a qualitative component in three Malawian communities. The results imply that the introduction of sachets has contributed to an increase in alcohol consumption among young people. Major issues of concern are issues of age limits, packaging and alcohol content, as well as lack of empirical evidence on which to base policies and interventions. Finally, there is a need to mobilize positive adult role models for young people with regards to alcohol

The context and consequences of liquor sachets use among young people in Malawi

This article presents a relatively new phenomenon regarding alcohol related problems in Malawi; the context and consequences of the consumption of liquor sachets among young people. The results presented are part of a larger study looking at the prevalence and social norms related to alcohol use, as well as people’s opinions on policies and interventions related to alcohol in Malawi. The results presented here are from a qualitative component in three Malawian communities. The results imply that the introduction of sachets has contributed to an increase in alcohol consumption among young people. Major issues of concern are issues of age limits, packaging and alcohol content, as well as lack of empirical evidence on which to base policies and interventions. Finally, there is a need to mobilize positive adult role models for young people with regards to alcohol.publishedVersio

Self- and collateral spouse-reported alcohol use in Malawi: Exploring social drinking norms' potential for alcohol prevention

This is a scientific, peer-reviewed article published Open Access. The article was originally published in African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies. You may access the article by following this link: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajdas/article/view/106921.Dette er en vitenskapelig, fagfellevurdert artikkel som er publisert Open Access. Artikkelen ble opprinnelig publisert i African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies, og du kan lese den ved å følge denne lenken: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajdas/article/view/106921Adult (18+ years old) Malawian men and women’s alcohol use and social drinking norms were examined. From 31,676 screened households, heads and spouses in 1,795 households with at least one alcohol user were interviewed. Alcohol use last 12 months was reported by 27.3% and 1.6% of all adult men and women respectively. Male and female alcohol users’ mean consumption was 8.05 litres and 1.51 litres of pure alcohol respectively. Spouses reported 55 and 61% higher consumption level for their spouses compared to self-reports. Without including non-drinkers, drinking norms explained 6.7% of men’s and 20.9% of women’s alcohol consumption. Prevention efforts could be directed at helping women not to start drinking by supporting their existing gender-specific descriptive drinking norms

Self- and collateral spouse-reported alcohol use in Malawi: Exploring social drinking norms' potential for alcohol prevention

Adult (18+ years old) Malawian men and women’s alcohol use and social drinking norms were examined. From 31,676 screened households, heads and spouses in 1,795 households with at least one alcohol user were interviewed. Alcohol use last 12 months was reported by 27.3% and 1.6% of all adult men and women respectively. Male and female alcohol users’ mean consumption was 8.05 litres and 1.51 litres of pure alcohol respectively. Spouses reported 55 and 61% higher consumption level for their spouses compared to self-reports. Without including non-drinkers, drinking norms explained 6.7% of men’s and 20.9% of women’s alcohol consumption. Prevention efforts could be directed at helping women not to start drinking by supporting their existing gender-specific descriptive drinking norms