Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal (Oct 2024)

INVISIBLE STRUGGLES: EXPLORING CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN WITH AMPUTATION IN INDIA

  • Junaid Alam,
  • Ashna Joshi,
  • Nida Mir,
  • Nishtha Chawla,
  • Sushma Sagar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v7i1.44002
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 1

Abstract

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Women in India, particularly those with amputation, face significant challenges, including but not limited to, unequal prosthetic access and satisfaction, societal discrimination, and the physical and emotional consequences of amputation. These challenges are further exacerbated by gender biases towards access to education and socioeconomic factors, which increases their vulnerability to unemployment and mental health issues. This article emphasizes the urgent need for affordable and customizable prosthetic options tailored to the unique needs of women with amputation, particularly those from low-income backgrounds who often face neglect. Thus, addressing these disparities would significantly enhance their overall well-being and independence. Article PDF Link: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cpoj/article/view/44002/33160 How To Cite: Alam J, Joshi A, Mir N, Chawla N, Sagar S. Invisible struggles: Exploring challenges faced by women with amputation in India. Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal. 2024; Volume 7, Issue 1, No.5. https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v7i1.44002 Corresponding Author: Professor Sushma Sagar, Division of Trauma Surgery and Critical Care, Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, India. E-Mails: [email protected]; [email protected] ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4700-9868

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