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Table 7 Comparison of association between functional limitation and occurrence of anxiety in BUD patients (active and past infection)

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

 

Active infection, n = 25 (%)

 

Past infection, n = 29 (%)

 

Limitation

Normal

Mild anxiety

Moderate/severe anxiety

P value

Normal

Mild anxiety

Moderate/severe anxiety

P value

Limitation in food preparation and eating

 

Yes

10 (40)

6 (24)

4 (16)

0.34

7 (24)

2 (7)

1 (3)

0.46

No

4 (16)

0 (0)

1 (4)

 

16 (55)

1 (3)

2 (7)

 

Limitation in clothing and personal care

Yes

4 (16)

3 (12)

3 (12)

0.40

1 (3.45)

1 (3.45)

1 (3.45)

0.12

No

10 (40)

3 (12)

2 (8)

 

22 (75.86)

1 (3.45)

1 (3.45)

 

Working limitation

Yes

11 (44)

3 (12)

5 (20)

0.15

6 (21)

2 (7)

1 (3)

0.36

No

3 (12)

3 (12)

0 (0)

 

17 (59)

1 (3)

2 (7)

 

Limitation in mobility

Yes

12 (48)

6 (24)

5 (20)

0.43

2 (7)

0 (0)

2 (7)

0.018*

No

2 (8)

0 (0)

0 (0)

 

21 (72)

3 (10)

1 (3)

 
  1. HADS Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, BUD Buruli ulcer disease
  2. *P value < 0.05; HADS scores of 0–7 = normal or anxiety present, 8–10 = mild anxiety, 11–21 = moderate/ severe anxiety