A study on the five most common disabling conditions in Barangay St. Peter II Dasmariñas, Cavite

Date of Completion

1999

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Disabled Persons, Disability Studies

Abstract

The disability survey in Barangay. St. Peter II, Dasmariñas, Cavite was conducted to identify the 5 most common disabling conditions, the number of disabled individuals according to the type of disabilities, their demographic characteristics, mode of ambulation and whether these persons receive treatment or not. According to the study, the five most disabling conditions were: low back pain (25%), lung conditions (20.73%), visual difficulties (18.29%), heart disease (7.32%) and arthritis (6.10%). Young working adult males (21-35 yrs old) were more afflicted. 4.88% of the study population uses assistive devices for ambulation which include canes, crutches and wheelchairs; 10.98% however needed visual aids; 62.8% of the respondents do not receive any form of treatment for their respective conditions. The researchers recommend that the school provide the community with the needed education regarding health and sanitation through the Community Oriented Rehabilitation Program (CORP) to increase awareness of the residents regarding the importance of Rehabilitation Medicine as well as Preventive/ Precautionary measures in the treatment of their respective disabling conditions. They also recommend that leaflets, manual and posters be provided for additional information regarding common disabling conditionds found in the community.

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