Table 5 Devices dedicated to blindness
Blind | Low vision | No visual problems | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Devices (purchased- Unmet Need) | 64.8% – 1.5% | 48.5% – 1.0% | 38.9% – 0.6% | <0.0001 |
Stick | 5.6% | 18.0% | 12.7% | <0.0001 |
White stick | 11.5% | 2.0% | 0.0% | <0.0001 |
Walking aids | 1.2% | 7.0% | 6.2% | <0.0001 |
Wheel chair | 36.5% | 19.7% | 20.3% | <0.0001 |
Dog | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0% | 0.98 |
Optical assistance | 0.2% – 3.1% | 8.6% – 8.5% | 0.5% – 0.8% | <0.0001 |
Computer interface | 0.3% – 3.4% | 0.1% – 0.4% | 0% – 0% | <0.0001 |
Software adapted for blindness | 1.0% – 4.5% | 0.1% – 1.0% | 0% – 0% | <0.0001 |
Tape recorder | 2.0% – 1.6% | 0.3% – 1.1% | 0% – 0% | <0.0001 |