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Checklist to support the inclusion of women with disabilities in research on violence against women

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This checklist helps research teams include women with disabilities when studying violence against women. It offers practical actions for study design, recruitment, data collection, accessibility, and safeguarding. Inspired by World Health Organization guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Inspired by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional where applicable.

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  1. Define inclusion objectives for the study — Set clear aims to measure participation, access, and safety for women with disabilities.
  2. Allocate budget for accessibility and participant support — Include funds for sign language, transport, accessible venues, and accommodations.
  3. Engage women with disabilities as advisors — Involve advisors in study planning, materials, and ethics review.
  4. Recruit advisors from diverse disability groups — Seek varied ages, impairment types, and backgrounds.
  5. Offer fair, accessible compensation to advisors and participants — Pay fairly and offer options like cash, vouchers, or bank transfer.
  6. Prepare study materials in multiple accessible formats — Provide text, audio, large-print, braille, and easy-read versions.
  7. Use plain language and easy-read summaries — Short sentences, clear layout, and visuals help comprehension.
  8. Provide sign language, captioning, and interpretation services — Include live captioning and qualified sign interpreters.
  9. Ensure physical locations and digital platforms are accessible — Check doorways, seating, ramps, online platforms, and forms for accessibility.
  10. Train research staff in disability awareness and respectful communication — Include attitudes, language, and consent training for all team members.
  11. Include safeguarding and referral protocols for participants disclosing violence — Create clear reporting paths and links to support services.
  12. Obtain informed consent through accessible, supported procedures — Use verbal, visual, or supported consent; document assistance given.
  13. Design recruitment strategies that reach women with disabilities — Work with disability networks and trusted community contacts.
  14. Collect and report disability-disaggregated data and accessibility barriers — Record disability type, access needs, and barriers in reports.
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