Time utilisation trends of supported employment services by persons with mental disability in South Africa

Niekerk, Lana van; Coetzee, Zelda; Engelbrecht, Madri; Hajwani, Zerina; Terreblanche, Santie

doi:10.3233/wor-152149

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“…We observed a dearth of studies on the barriers to and facilitators of employments of persons with psychiatric disabilities in African countries. The identified studies had a varied, yet relatively limited, geographical range: three each were from Nigeria [29–31] and South Africa [32–34] and the remaining two were from Malawi [35] and Ghana [36]. …”

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“…Methodologically, six of the studies were quantitative: five had a cross-sectional design [29–31,35,36], one was a longitudinal study [34], and two used a qualitative research approach [32,33]. …”

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“…Five of the studies focused on experiences of individuals diagnosed with psychiatric disorders [30,32–34,36], while the remaining three investigated the perspectives of human resource personnel [29], employers [35] and senior civil servants [31]. …”

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“…Two of the studies of persons with psychiatric disabilities were in settings offering vocational rehabilitation services [30,36], one was in a clinical setting offering SE [34] while the other two explored work-participation perceptions of individuals with psychiatric illness in society in general [32,33]. …”

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“…Resolution of a personal psychological conflict, heightened self-esteem and a personal decision by an individual with a psychiatric disability to work in spite of stigma are reported as major determinants of employment and work [32–34]. In two separate qualitative studies with individuals with psychiatric disabilities, Niekerk [32,33] reported that the personal decision to work [32] and coming to terms with mental illness and consciously deciding to overcome the social barriers [33] enhances employment opportunities.…”

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

Ebuenyi

Syurina

Bunders

et al. 2018

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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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Syurina

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Expectations management; employer perspectives on opportunities for improved employment of persons with mental disabilities in Kenya^*

Ebuenyi

Ham

Bunders

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Disability and Rehabilitation

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Purpose: In Kenya, the employment rate for persons with disabilities is about 1% compared to 73.8% for the general population, and the situation is even worse for persons with mental disabilities. Persons with mental disabilities are often regarded as "mad", and stand little or no chance of employment. We undertook an exploratory study with employers and potential employers to understand factors that hinder or facilitate their employment and to gain insight into employers' perceptions of mental disability. Materials and methods: We adopted a mixed method study design, including in-depth interviews (n ¼ 10) and questionnaires (n ¼ 158) with (potential) employers in Kenya to explore the barriers and facilitators of employment for persons with mental disabilities. Results: Out of the 158 employers who completed the questionnaire, only 15.4% had ever employed persons with mental disabilities. The perceptions that these persons are not productive and may be violent was associated with an unwillingness to employ them (OR: 10.11, 95%CI: 2.87-35.59 and OR: 3.6, 95%CI: 1.34-9.64, respectively). The possession of skills was the highest reported facilitator of employing persons with mental disabilities. Employers suggested that information about mental illness and the disclosure by prospective employees with mental disabilities are relevant for the provision of reasonable accommodation in the workplace. Conclusion: Possession of skills and disclosure by persons with mental disabilities could improve their employability. Information targeted at all actors including employers, employees, government, and policymakers is necessary for balancing employers and employees expectations. ä IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Disabled persons' organisations or mental disability programs that seek to improve the employment of persons with mental disabilities should incorporate methods that address employer expectations through dialogue to find mutual benefits. Employers require essential information about mental illness, and guidance and support in order to provide reasonable accommodation in the workplace for persons with mental disabilities. Disabled persons' organisations and inclusive employment programs should share the positive experiences of employers of persons with mental disabilities with employers who are unaware of the work abilities of persons with mental disabilities to stimulate adoption of inclusive practices.

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Perspectives of service providers on vocational rehabilitation for mental health service users in Namibia: a qualitative study

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van Biljon,

Adams

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Time utilisation trends of supported employment services by persons with mental disability in South Africa

Abstract: SE services can be considered as a viable option for return to work in resource-constrained environments. Providers of SE services will need to modify approaches in order to meet contextual realities.

Cited by 13 publications

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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

Expectations management; employer perspectives on opportunities for improved employment of persons with mental disabilities in Kenya^*

Perspectives of service providers on vocational rehabilitation for mental health service users in Namibia: a qualitative study

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Abstract: SE services can be considered as a viable option for return to work in resource-constrained environments. Providers of SE services will need to modify approaches in order to meet contextual realities.

Cited by 13 publications

References 9 publications

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

Expectations management; employer perspectives on opportunities for improved employment of persons with mental disabilities in Kenya*

Perspectives of service providers on vocational rehabilitation for mental health service users in Namibia: a qualitative study

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