Disability and Equity at Work

Heymann, Jody; Stein, Michael Ashley; Moreno, Gonzalo

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199981212.001.0001

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“…Pervasive and negative attitudes to the work ability of individuals with psychiatric illness were recorded in three studies conducted with human resource personnel [29], employers [35] and senior federal civil servants [31]. These findings are supported by several studies in HICs that have demonstrated that stigma and discrimination in both society and the workplace adversely affect the employment of persons with psychiatric illness [2,5,12,47]. It was also frequently noted that the reduction of social barriers and stigma is useful in the participation in work of people with psychiatric disabilities [30,32,33].…”

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“…Worldwide, employment rates among people with psychiatric disability are significantly lower than those of general population and even of individuals with other types of disabilities [1,2]. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), mental health problems constitute 30–45% of all disability claims [3].…”

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“…Some studies report that the employment rate among this group is 40% lower, while others state that only 25% of those with a mental disability are employed [3]. Studies suggest that this employment gap is especially evident in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) because of the underlying socioeconomic and political reasons affecting the employment market and social welfare policies [1,2].

10.1080/16549716.2018.1463658-F0001Figure 1.PRISMA flowchart of study selection process.

10.1080/16549716.2018.1463658-F0002Figure 2.Adapted from Lehman et al [25] showing the dynamic interaction of bio-psycho-social factors in the employability of persons with psychiatric disabilities. …”

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“…These often militate against programmes that aim to improve the employability of persons with a disability [2,5]. Such misconceptions have huge ethical implications and socioeconomic effects on the lives of those affected [2], as it is known that increased economic participation is not only financially advantageous but also has a positive impact on the course of disease [6] and prevents recurrence [7]. …”

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“…To overcome such barriers, studies recommend models such as supported employment (SE) for the employment of persons with mental disability [12]. In some settings, microfinance and cash transfers have been recommended to boost self-employment as an alternative to SE programmes [2,13], especially in LMICs.…”

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Barriers to and facilitators of employment for people with psychiatric disabilities in Africa: a scoping review

Ebuenyi

Syurina

Bunders

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Global Health Action

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Background: Despite the importance of inclusive employment, described in Goal 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), employment of persons with psychiatric disabilities in Africa is lower than among the general population. Objective: The aim of this scoping review is to explore evidence related to the barriers to and facilitators of employment of persons with psychiatric disabilities in Africa. Methods: A literature search was conducted using six relevant electronic databases of articles published between 1990 and 2017. Results: Eight studies were identified and analysed regarding barriers and facilitators of employment of persons with psychiatric disabilities. The dynamic adaptation of the bio-psycho-social model was used as an analytical framework. Identified barriers include ill health, (anticipated) psychiatric illness, social stigma and discrimination, negative attitudes among employers and the lack of social support and government welfare. Facilitators of employment include stability of mental illness, heightened self-esteem, a personal decision to work despite stigma, competitive and supported employment, reduction in social barriers/stigma and workplace accommodations. Conclusion: Employment of persons with psychiatric disabilities is essential, yet there is dearth of scientific evidence to identify contextual models that might be useful in African countries and other low-and middle countries (LMICs). This gap in information would benefit from further research to improve the employment rates of persons with psychiatric disabilities in Africa.

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confidence: 99%

10.1080/16549716.2018.1463658-F0001Figure 1.PRISMA flowchart of study selection process.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Barriers to and facilitators of employment for people with psychiatric disabilities in Africa: a scoping review

Ebuenyi

Syurina

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Achieving disability inclusive employment – Are the current approaches deep enough?

Shaw

Wickenden

Thompson

et al. 2022

J of Intl Development

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Diverse approaches to promoting disability inclusive employment aim to transform workplaces into truly inclusive environments, usually with intervention strategies targeting two main groups: employers and jobseekers with disabilities. However, they do not always consider other relevant stakeholders or address the relationships and interactions between diverse actors in the wider social ecosystem. These approaches often neglect deeper ‘vexing’ difficulties which block progress towards disability inclusive work environments. Most interventions rightly embrace hegemonic ‘social models of disability’ and use human rights arguments but may neglect entrenched structural factors. Disability inclusive employment is complex, with unaddressed invisible aspects that continue to limit progress. We explore some key relevant disability concepts and then interrogate evidence from the ‘Inclusion Works’ programme working in four middle‐ and low‐income countries, considering some intractable barriers underlying the slow movement towards inclusive employment. Finally, we propose that a more participatory action orientated approach involving disabled people and others is needed to both generate deeper understanding and provide pathways towards new solutions to obstinate problems through progressive action learning processes in context. Programmatic interventions that work across the levels of the ecosystem and address power relations and interactions between stakeholders could lead to more substantial forms of disability inclusive employment.

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Health and Employment: Convention Theory’s Perspective on Work Incapacity

Nadai

Gonon

2022

Handbook of Economics and Sociology of Conventions

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Disability and Equity at Work

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Barriers to and facilitators of employment for people with psychiatric disabilities in Africa: a scoping review

Barriers to and facilitators of employment for people with psychiatric disabilities in Africa: a scoping review

Achieving disability inclusive employment – Are the current approaches deep enough?

Health and Employment: Convention Theory’s Perspective on Work Incapacity

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