Prevalence and Characteristics of People with Disabilities Among Abused Victims in Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz S AlangariDuaa AlammariNorah AlhowaishWaseemah AlmutairiZainab AlnjeidiMajid AleissaPublished in: Journal of epidemiology and global health (2024)
This study highlights the disability prevalence among reported abuse cases and evaluates victim's risk factors in Saudi Arabia, which demonstrates an urgency for targeted intervention and support. People with disabilities constitute a vulnerable demographic who require increased support and resources. Comprehensive data collection can be utilized for effective violence prevention strategies. Further research should explore qualitative methods and survey the rates of abuse among people with disabilities in the community to gain deeper insights.