Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Ni, C. F., Wilkins-Turner, F., Liebert, D. E., Ellien, V., & Harrington, C. (2014). Native Americans with disabilities: A comparison of male and female eastern tribal members.. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 7 (1), |
| Title: | Native Americans with disabilities: A comparison of male and female eastern tribal members. |
| Authors: | Ni, C. F., Wilkins-Turner, F., Liebert, D. E., Ellien, V., & Harrington, C. |
| Year: | 2014 |
| Journal/Publication: | Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal |
| Publisher: | University of Hawaii at Manoa |
| Full text: | http://www.rdsjournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/143 |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Not reported |
Structured abstract:
| Purpose: | The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of disability, employment, and rehabilitation of Native Americans. |
| Study sample: | Four eastern tribal members participated in the study. |
| Data collection and analysis: | Quantitative analyses (Chi-square tests) were conduced to compare the participants by gender. |
| Findings: | Females were more likely to experience arthritis and orthopedic issues. Males were more likely to experience substance abuse. There was no gender different found with employment rates. |
| Populations served: |
Rural and remote communities Culturally diverse populations (e.g., African Americans, Native Americans, and non-English speaking populations) |