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Moradazar S, Hatamizadeh N, Loni E, Hosseinzadeh S. Rapid Assessment of Current Employment, Job Preferences, and Capabilities of People With Sensory-motor Disabilities. Func Disabil J 2025; 8 (1)
URL: http://fdj.iums.ac.ir/article-1-324-en.html
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1- Department of Rehabilitation Management, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Rehabilitation Management, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,nikta_h@yahoo.com
3- Clinical Research Development Center, Rofeideh Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Rehabilitation Management, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
3- Clinical Research Development Center, Rofeideh Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (310 Views)
Background and Objectives: Individuals with disabilities’ careers should align with their job preferences, knowledge, technical skills, and physical abilities. Although data on the physical, mental, social, and environmental status of individuals with disability are available, little is known about their job interests, capabilities, and skills. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the current employment status, job preferences, and capabilities of individuals with sensory-motor disabilities.
Methods: A rapid assessment survey questionnaire was designed, and interviews were conducted with 163 individuals with sensory and motor disabilities registered in the Welfare Organization of Namin in 2022.
Results: Overall, 96% of individuals were interested in job engagement. Approximately 75% and 63% of them (mostly women) preferred working from home and having part-time jobs, respectively (P<0.001). The employment rate was 37%. This rate was higher among individuals with higher education (52.4%) than among individuals with lower education, and among the 26–45 years old group than among both younger and older age groups. Moreover, most participants did not know how to use the Internet to find and apply for jobs. Eventually, there were significant relationships between ‘type of disability’ and ‘gender’ regarding willingness to work in different fields of available jobs in Namin City, Iran.
Conclusion: A rapid job assessment focusing on individuals with sensory-motor disabilities’ abilities and preferences, while considering the local job market, can help create a job database to facilitate their job inclusion.
Methods: A rapid assessment survey questionnaire was designed, and interviews were conducted with 163 individuals with sensory and motor disabilities registered in the Welfare Organization of Namin in 2022.
Results: Overall, 96% of individuals were interested in job engagement. Approximately 75% and 63% of them (mostly women) preferred working from home and having part-time jobs, respectively (P<0.001). The employment rate was 37%. This rate was higher among individuals with higher education (52.4%) than among individuals with lower education, and among the 26–45 years old group than among both younger and older age groups. Moreover, most participants did not know how to use the Internet to find and apply for jobs. Eventually, there were significant relationships between ‘type of disability’ and ‘gender’ regarding willingness to work in different fields of available jobs in Namin City, Iran.
Conclusion: A rapid job assessment focusing on individuals with sensory-motor disabilities’ abilities and preferences, while considering the local job market, can help create a job database to facilitate their job inclusion.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Rehabilitation management
Received: 2025/07/9 | Accepted: 2025/10/22 | Published: 2025/11/28
Received: 2025/07/9 | Accepted: 2025/10/22 | Published: 2025/11/28
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