A framework for incorporating a disability lens in women’s reproductive health research and practice for healthy life trajectories
A framework for incorporating a disability lens in women’s reproductive health research and practice for healthy life trajectories
We present a framework developed through disability and reproductive health expert consensus to guide the adaptation of interventions for healthy life trajectories to meet the needs of women with disabilities. We conducted a scoping review of support available for women with disabilities, in-depth interviews with experts from the disability and reproductive health sectors, and a group consensus-building process for framework development with expert participants from the disability and reproductive health sectors. Findings identified challenges to disability-inclusive care in reproductive health services. Recommendations include tailored actions to specific stakeholders within their scope of practice to work toward disability-inclusive health care for persons with disabilities.
Disability, Women, Reproductive Health, Framework, Support
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Muller-Kluits, Noreth, Smythe, Tracey, Kahonde, Callista, Watson, Daniella, Mohlomi, Lerato, Hlungwani, Tsakani, Gardiner, Caitlin V., Torres, Neusa, Norris, Shane A. and al, et
(2025)
A framework for incorporating a disability lens in women’s reproductive health research and practice for healthy life trajectories.
Women's Reproductive Health.
(doi:10.1080/23293691.2025.2585459).
Abstract
We present a framework developed through disability and reproductive health expert consensus to guide the adaptation of interventions for healthy life trajectories to meet the needs of women with disabilities. We conducted a scoping review of support available for women with disabilities, in-depth interviews with experts from the disability and reproductive health sectors, and a group consensus-building process for framework development with expert participants from the disability and reproductive health sectors. Findings identified challenges to disability-inclusive care in reproductive health services. Recommendations include tailored actions to specific stakeholders within their scope of practice to work toward disability-inclusive health care for persons with disabilities.
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A Framework for Incorporating a Disability Lens in Women s Reproductive Health Research and Practice for Healthy Life Trajectories
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Submitted date: 28 February 2025
Accepted/In Press date: 30 October 2025
e-pub ahead of print date: 23 December 2025
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Disability, Women, Reproductive Health, Framework, Support
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Noreth Muller-Kluits
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Tracey Smythe
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Callista Kahonde
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Daniella Watson
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Lerato Mohlomi
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Tsakani Hlungwani
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Caitlin V. Gardiner
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Neusa Torres
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