Table 2. Gender differences between those already using assistive devices or adapted activities, and those who would do so if needed.
Items listed only if p <0.01. Whole sample comprised males n = 163; females n = 121
|
Walking outdoors |
Gender | Already do this (% of N) |
Would do this (% of N) |
P <0.01 Direction |
N for the item (% of whole sample) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk with someone | M F |
5 19 |
46 30 |
<0.001 F>M |
178 (61%) |
| Standing for a period | |||||
| Take frequent breaks |
M F |
11 17 |
46 26 |
<0.001 F>M |
251 (88%) |
| Use high stool to perch on |
M F |
7 12 |
49 32 |
0.006 F>M |
209 (74%) |
| Strength in your hands | |||||
| Look for gadgets in shops |
M F |
11 17 |
49 23 |
<0.001 F>M |
255 (90%) |
| Ask someone to do things for you |
M F |
10 22 |
39 29 |
0.003 F>M |
162 (57%) |
| Stairs | |||||
| Get handrail fitted | M F |
13 20 |
45 22 |
<0.001 F>M |
177 (62%) |
| Getting in/out of bath | |||||
| Just strip wash | M F |
9 25 |
41 25 |
0.008 F>M |
59 (21%) |
| Getting up/sitting down | |||||
| Get a new, higher chair |
M F |
9 13 |
52 26 |
0.002 F>M |
164 (58%) |