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Access to Basic Services and Health-Related Social Participation Among People with Disabilities: Evidence from a Provincial Census in China

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: This study examines whether access to basic services is associated with health-related social participation among people with disabilities, with a particular focus on participation in cultural and sports activities. Methods: Using data from the 2022 census of people with disabilities in X Province, China, we estimated Probit models to assess the association between access to three types of basic services—rehabilitation, social welfare, and social assistance—and participation in cultural and sports activities. Results: Greater access to basic services was associated with a significantly higher likelihood of participation in cultural and sports activities. Among the three service categories, rehabilitation services showed the strongest positive association. The positive association was stronger among individuals with lower disability severity. Conclusions: Access to disability-related basic services, especially rehabilitation services, may promote health-related social participation and social integration among people with disabilities. These findings highlight the importance of service access and rehabilitation support for disability healthcare, community inclusion, and quality of life.

Source: Social Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/socsci15050294

Authors: Cal Wu, Tingyu Li, Yixuan Wang, Zequan Pan

Institutions: Central South University, Hunan Police Academy

Language: English

Topic: Disability Rights and Representation

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172