Qualitative study of factors affecting inclusivity of physically disabled children in regular school physical activity in a Nigerian primary school.

Title

Rights

2022

Author(s)

Odo, E.O., Okeke, C.I.O., Edeh, M.O., & Emeahara, G.O. See all items with this value

Date

2022 See all items with this value

Description

The exclusion of physically disabled children from school physical activity has become a national topic in Nigeria. Meanwhile, nothing has been done in Nigeria to investigate the variables that prevent physically disabled children from participating in routine primary school physical activity, particularly from a qualitative perspective. The purpose of this study was to determine factors affecting the inclusion of children with physical disabilities in regular school physical exercise in a Nigerian primary school using an interpretive descriptive research approach. During the data generation process Semi-structured interviews were used. The study's sample includes 21 physically disabled students from Mbutu Umuojima Community Primary School 1 in the Osisioma Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. The researchers employed thematic content analysis in reporting factors such as lack of self-confidence, stigmatization, discrimination, lack of adapted /modified physical activity, and children’s lack of motivation as among the factors that have contributed to exclusivity of children with physical disabilities in regular school physical exertion The study's findings suggested that forces outside of the children's health may have hampered their inclusion and participation in regular school physical activity, as well as their academic success, implying that lack of or poor participation in school may have hampered their inclusion and participation in regular school physical activity and academic success. Physical
disabilities may or may not cause them to engage in physical activity.

Publisher

Webology See all items with this value

Identifier

DOI

Keywords

Physical disabilities, children, school, physical activities, inclusion See all items with this value

pages

2961-2973

volume

19

issue

3

A Vision and Mission

Qualitative study of factors affecting inclusivity of physically disabled children in regular school physical activity in a Nigerian primary school.