Abstract

PEREZ IRACHE, Inés. Analysis of Malawi environment as a guide of the care of a disabled child. Index Enferm [online]. 2016, vol.25, n.3, pp.136-140. ISSN 1699-5988.

Objective: To analyse the beliefs that guide the caring behaviours toward a child with disabilities in Malawi. The research ended with the saturation of the data, regarding the intended purpose. Methods: Qualitative study for seven weeks in Malawi. The main techniques used for data collection were participant observation and in-depth interviews. Results: Poverty and chronicity of some diseases in Malawi make people more vulnerable to the disability. The difficulties of the health system in Malawi promote multiple healthcare. The model of self-care is very important in the life of the community and it is mainly developed by women. Conclusions: The holistic care for people with special needs in Malawi is hindered by certain characteristics of their cultural and social context.

Keywords : Disabled people; Poverty; Nursing care; Health systems; Transcultural nursing.