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The aim is to assess the long-term impact of community-based rehabilitation on social inclusion for persons with physical disabilities in a post-conflict rural area.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Community-Based Rehabilitation and Social Inclusion: A Mixed Methods Study of Persons with Physical Disabilities in Rural Rwanda (2000–2024)

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JUJean de Dieu UwimanaUniversity of Rwanda

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This mixed methods study shows positive outcomes of community-based rehabilitation for social inclusion in persons with physical disabilities, highlighting ongoing challenges.

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The aim is to assess the long-term impact of community-based rehabilitation on social inclusion for persons with physical disabilities in a post-conflict rural area.
Mixed methods design combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews
Survey of 150 participants with physical disabilities
In-depth interviews with 25 beneficiaries and family members
Focus group discussions with community-based rehabilitation workers
CBR engagement linked to higher self-reported social inclusion scores
65% of long-term participants reported sustained improvements in community participation
Key themes include CBR's role in changing community perceptions and the importance of peer networks

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Jean de Dieu Uwimana (2015) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b1996eeacc4fcec96fd https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18943943

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This mixed methods study shows positive outcomes of community-based rehabilitation for social inclusion in persons with physical disabilities, highlighting ongoing challenges.

Community-Based Rehabilitation and Social Inclusion: A Mixed Methods Study of Persons with Physical Disabilities in Rural Rwanda (2000–2024)

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Community-Based Rehabilitation and Social Inclusion: A Mixed Methods Study of Persons with Physical Disabilities in Rural Rwanda (2000–2024)

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