Native Americans with Disabilities: A Comparison of Male and Female Eastern Tribal Members

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2011
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Ni, Chung-Fan
Wilkins-Turner, Felicia
Liebert, Diane E.
Ellien, Valerie
Harrington, Corrine
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University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies
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This study identified prevalence of disabilities, employment, and rehabilitation needs of four eastern tribal members. Chi-square tests were conducted to compare females to their male counterparts. Females were more likely to experience arthritis and orthopedic challenges; males to experience substance abuse. No gender difference in employment rate was found.
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Native Americans, disabilities, employment
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Ni, C.F., Wilkins-Turner, F., Liebert, D. E., Ellien, V. & Harrington, C. (2011). Native Americans with Disabilities: A Comparison of Male and Female Eastern Tribal Members. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 7(1).
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