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Table 2 Limitation of movement in affected body part in BUD with active and past infection

From: Mental health and quality of life burden in Buruli ulcer disease patients in Ghana

Affected part

Active infection

n = 26 (%)

Past infection

n = 29 (%)

P value

 

Yes

No

Yes

No

 

Lower limb*

     

Toe movement is reduced

10 (40)

15 (60)

3 (10)

26 (90)

0.011**

Knee movement is reduced

6 (24)

19 (76)

1 (4)

27 (97)

0.028**

Ankle movement is reduced

7 (28)

18 (72)

1 (3)

28 (97)

0.011**

Hip movement is reduced

1 (4)

24 (96)

1 (3)

28 (97)

0.92

Upper limb*

     

Thumb movement is reduced

1 (4)

24 (96)

1 (3.45)

28 (97)

0.92

Wrist movement is reduced

2 (8)

23 (92)

4 (14)

25 (86)

0.50

Shoulder movement is reduced

0 (0)

25 (100)

1 (3)

28 (97)

0.35

Finger movement is reduced

2 (8)

23 (92)

2 (7)

27 (93)

0.88

Hand movement is reduced

1 (4)

24 (96)

3 (10)

26 (90)

0.38

Elbow movement is reduced

2 (8)

23 (92)

4 (14)

25 (86)

0.50

  1. *Variable contains missing data; **P < 0.05, BUD Buruli ulcer disease