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09/07/2025

Viện ACDC

Implementing Agencies: UNDP Vietnam and Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC)
Survey Participants: 1,792 persons with disabilities (PWDs) from 63 provinces and cities, representing 6 disability groups and diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Implementation Context:
In 2021, the fourth wave of the COVID-19 outbreak in Vietnam, particularly in southern provinces, severely impacted vulnerable groups. PWDs were among those most affected in terms of health, income, access to information, and social services. This report aims to assess the extent of the impact and provide practical policy recommendations.

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Key Findings:

Access to Information

88% of persons with disabilities (PWDs) accessed official information about the pandemic, a significant increase from 67% in 2020.
Main sources of information: television (64%), social media (49%), online newspapers (42%).

Impact on Livelihoods

64% of PWDs experienced reduced working hours; 28% completely stopped working for one month.
57% of PWD households had a monthly income below 2 million VND (up from 41% prepandemic).
90% of households reduced spending, with 56% cutting food expenses, 22% using savings, and 18% taking loans.

Health Impacts

71% of PWDs faced difficulties in accessing healthcare and medical services.
46% could not access medical check-ups unrelated to COVID-19.
24% faced challenges accessing psychological and social support services.

Perceptions and Mental Health

38% felt supported during the pandemic.
55% felt anxious, 12% felt hopeless.
94% of PWDs proactively practiced social distancing and preventive measures at home.

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