The experiences of parenting a physically disabled child in the Thohoyandou Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province

Master Thesis

2007

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Sadiki, Christina
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Ramugondo, Elelwani
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Faculty of Health Sciences
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This study explored the experience of parenting a physically disabled child in the Thohoyandou Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, from the perspective of mothers. The objectives of the study were to investigate feelings linked to parenting a physically disabled child in the community within which the parents find themselves, to explore the impact of raising a physically disabled child, as well as strategies that parents employ in coping with raising a physically disabled child.
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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-92).

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Disability Studies

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Sadiki, C. 2007. The experiences of parenting a physically disabled child in the Thohoyandou Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province. University of Cape Town.

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