Table 1.
Relationship of WHODAS scores to clinical and demographic characteristics.
| WHODAS score 0–24 (lowest level of disability) | WHODAS score 25–49 | WHODAS score 50–74 | WHODAS score 75–100 (highest level of disability) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 70 | 84 | 72 | 70 | |
| Dementia present (n = 78) | 5 (7.1%) | 15 (17.9%) | 20 (27.8%) | 38 (54.3%) | χ2 (3) = 44.652, p < 0.001 |
| Mild cognitive impairment present (n = 46) | 4 (5.7%) | 16 (19.0%) | 15 (20.8%) | 11 (15.7%) | χ2 (3) = 7.475, p = 0.058 |
| Number of Females (n = 202) | 41 (58.6%) | 59 (70.2%) | 53 (73.6%) | 49 (70.0%) | χ2 (3) = 4.233, p = 0.237 |
| Median age in years (IQR) | 76.0 (72.0–80.3) | 78.0 (73.3–87.0) | 82.0 (77.3–89.0) | 81.5 (74.8–92.3) | Spearman’s r = 0.278, p < 0.001 |
| No formal education (n = 167 from 283) | 27 (38.6%) | 46/76 (60.5%), 8 missing values | 45/69 (65.2%), 3 missing values | 49/68 (72.1%), 2 missing values | χ2 (3) = 18.047, p < 0.001 |
| Moderate or severe disability in basic ADLs (n = 89) | 7 (10.0%) | 12 (14.3%) | 22 (30.6%) | 48 (68.6%) | χ2 (3) = 72.719, p < 0.001 |
| Self-reported hearing problem which interferes with life activities | 10 (14.3%) | 16 | 21 | 28 | χ2 (3) = 15.282, p = 0.002 |
| Self-reported eyesight problem which interferes with life activities | 34 | 47 | 43 | 44 | χ2 (3) = 4.339, p = 0.227 |
| Unable to walk without the use of an aid | 2 (2.9%) | 3 (3.6%) | 9 (12.5%) | 30 (42.9%) | χ2 (3) = 60.101, p < 0.001 |