Table 3 Assistance and burden for the care giver according to level of vision impairment
Need assistance | Blind | Low vision | No visual problems | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Self-washing | 66.2% (2.65) | 36.8% (0.79) | 42.5% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Dressing | 71.1% (3.39) | 36.3% (0.79) | 42.0% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Cutting food | 52.0% (4.43) | 18.8% (0.95) | 19.7% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Help yourself to a drink | 74.9% (10.68) | 22.7% (0.99) | 22.9% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Drinking and eating once food is ready | 32.0% (3.92) | 7.5% (0.67) | 10.7% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Going alone to the restroom | 53.5% (3.91) | 17.6% (0.72) | 22.8% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Getup from a bed | 52.2% (2.87) | 23.3% (0.80) | 27.5% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Getup from a seat | 41.8% (2.70) | 16.4% (0.74) | 21.0% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Mobility on one level | 61.6% (7.09) | 16.9% (0.90) | 18.5% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Climbing steps | 77.4% (7.19) | 34.6% (1.11) | 32.3% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Using a lift | 81.8% (7.63) | 35.1% (0.92) | 37.1% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Walking outside | 87.3% (7.02) | 53.4% (1.17) | 49.5% (Ref) | <0.0001 |
Shopping | 97.0% (11.35) | 76.9% (1.16) | 74.1% (Ref) | <0.0001 |