A disability survey in Sitio Asiongan, Langkaan I. Dasmariñas, Cavite

Date of Completion

1996

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Disability Studies, Public Health

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to identify the disabilities that are common in Sitio Asiongan. Data were collected using the interview method from 61 respondents were households with a population of 319 chosen through simple quota sampling. The head of the family members was initially interviewed. Queries were given and the researchers noted down all the answers given by the respondents. The instrument was translated into Tagalog. Data collected were gathered and interpreted using frequency percentage and mean. Data showed that 94 (29%) members of the community had either single or multiple disabilities. A total number of 170 disabilities were identified. Results showed that physical disabilities specifically low back pain, arthritis, and stroke were most common. Individuals with married, finished elementary education, and mostly industrial workers. The authors recommended that intensive patients education programs concerning low back pain care and joint conservation technique be done thru seminars or training manuals which could easily be supervised by the health workers at the primary level of health care.

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