The Level of Availability of Health Services Provided to Students with Disabilities at Najran University from Their Point of View and Faculty Members

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of health care offered to disabled students at Najran University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, it found any statistical variations based on the respondent's characteristics and gender. With a university survey, the study employed a descriptive methodology. A stratified random sample of (139) participants, including (50) male and female disabled bachelor's degree students at Najran University and (89) male and female faculty members working in the health counseling departments at Najran University during the second semester of the academic year 2022–2023, served as the study sample. Data was gathered using an electronic questionnaire with 11 items after ensuring its validity and reliability. According to the survey sample, the availability of health services for students with disabilities at Najran University was at a modest level. According to the responses of the study sample members, it was also discovered that there are no statistically significant differences in the level of accessibility of health services provided to students with disabilities at Najran University as a result of the variables of gender and respondent type. The study recommended the need for Najran University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs and the Central Advising Unit, to adopt a strategic development plan to improve the quality of health services provided to students with disabilities to contribute to reducing their health problems and how to overcome them.

Keywords: health services, students with disabilities, Najran University