PURPOSE: To describe the methods used by the Washington Group on Disability Statistics (WG) to develop internationally comparable questions on disability that can be used worldwide. METHOD: The WG approach to developing disability measures included careful consideration of the theoretical and conceptual issues associated with disability, translating disability concepts into measurement tools, and mixed-method evaluations of the proposed questions using both cognitive and field interviewing methodologies. RESULTS: Disability is a complex construct the measurement of which presents considerable challenges for survey methodologists. The Washington Group on Disability Statistics (WG), a UN Statistical Commission sponsored city group, was established to address the methodological and measurement challenges that have characterized disability statistics and to develop questions for use worldwide that will provide comparable, valid and reliable disability statistics. The WG used a variety of methods to meet these objectives and has finalized a short set disability measure for use in censuses worldwide. CONCLUSIONS: The methodologies adopted by the WG have resulted in question sets that greatly improve the international comparability of disability statistics and will advance our understanding of disability worldwide.
PURPOSE: To describe the methods used by the Washington Group on Disability Statistics (WG) to develop internationally comparable questions on disability that can be used worldwide. METHOD: The WG approach to developing disability measures included careful consideration of the theoretical and conceptual issues associated with disability, translating disability concepts into measurement tools, and mixed-method evaluations of the proposed questions using both cognitive and field interviewing methodologies. RESULTS: Disability is a complex construct the measurement of which presents considerable challenges for survey methodologists. The Washington Group on Disability Statistics (WG), a UN Statistical Commission sponsored city group, was established to address the methodological and measurement challenges that have characterized disability statistics and to develop questions for use worldwide that will provide comparable, valid and reliable disability statistics. The WG used a variety of methods to meet these objectives and has finalized a short set disability measure for use in censuses worldwide. CONCLUSIONS: The methodologies adopted by the WG have resulted in question sets that greatly improve the international comparability of disability statistics and will advance our understanding of disability worldwide.
Authors: Nukhba Zia; Abdulgafoor M Bachani; Dan Kajungu; Edward Galiwango; Mitchell Loeb; Marie Diener-West; Stephen Wegener; George Pariyo; Adnan A Hyder Journal: PLoS One Date: 2022-04-15 Impact factor: 3.752
Authors: Debrouwere Inge; Álvarez Vera Pedro Celestino; Pavón Benítez Ximena Del Carmen; Rosero Arboleda Celia Katherine; Prinzie Peter; Lebeer Jo Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-05-12 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Dorothy Boggs; Abba Hydara; Yaka Faal; John Atta Okoh; Segun Isaac Olaniyan; Haruna Sanneh; Abdoulie Ngett; Isatou Bah; Mildred Aleser; Erima Denis; Ian McCormick; Tess Bright; Suzannah Bell; Minjung Kim; Allen Foster; Hannah Kuper; Matthew J Burton; Islay Mactaggart; Sarah Polack Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-06-10 Impact factor: 3.390