Navigating the Covid-19 Pandemic's Impact On Children With Disabilities And Their Families in Azerbaijan

Authors : Rima Mammadova, Kamala Gahramanova, Khayala Mammadova

Pages : 847-872

Doi:10.30561/sinopusd.1624965

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Publication Date : 2025-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was designed to identify major health concerns related to special children during Covid-19 lockdown, including school closures, service reduc-tion, healthcare access restrictions, and unique challenges associated with car-ing for children with disabilities that significantly impact their daily lives and well-being. National questionnaire was designed by researchers and dissemi-nated in Azerbaijan from December 25, 2023 to March 05, 2024, physically. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Western, Eastern, as well as Northeast parts of Azerbaijan, a total of 108 parents completed a clinical and demographic survey. Data on children\\\'s care, rehabilitation, education, and family organization was collected. The first 108 eligible surveys were ana-lyzed. This study found that the COVID-19 lockdown has increased physical, social, psychological, and financial challenges for parents and fami-lies of special needs children. Child health and access to basic facilities and rehabilitation services are harmed by this pandemic. Keywords: COVID-19, Children with disabilities, Pandemic lockdown, Sur-vey analysis, Azerbaijan.
Keywords : COVID-19, Engelli çocuklar, Anket analizi, Azerbaycan.

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