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Table 2 Distribution of responses to the Dizziness Handicap Inventory – Screening version for primary care patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

From: Disability perceived by primary care patients with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

 

No

Sometimes

Yes

1. Because of your problem, do you feel depressed?

44 (32.8%)

35 (26.1%)

55 (41.0%)

2. Does stepping off the sidewalk worsen your problem?

63 (47.0%)

24 (17.9%)

47 (35.1%)

3. Because of your problem, is it difficult to concentrate?

68 (50.7%)

26 (19.4%)

40 (29.9%)

4. Because of your problem, is it difficult for you to walk around the house in the dark?

76 (56.7%)

20 (14.9%)

38 (28.4%)

5. Does turning over in bed worsen your problem?

16 (11.9%)

18 (13.4%)

100 (74.6%)

6. Because of your problem, do you restrict your travel for business or holidays?

95 (70.9%)

21 (15.7%)

18 (13.4%)

7. Does your problem affect your job or household responsibilities?

54 (40.3%)

33 (24.6%)

47 (35.1%)

8. Because of your problem, are you afraid to leave your home without having someone with you?

85 (63.4%)

20 (14.9%)

29 (21.6%)

9. Because of your problem, have you ever been embarrassed in front of others?

96 (71.6%)

26 (19.4%)

12 (9.0%)

10. Because of your problem, have you reduced your social activities such as going out to dinner, going to movies, or dancing at parties?

83 (61.9%)

20 (14.9%)

31 (23.1%)

  1. Although we used the Spanish version of the questionnaire, we have included the original English questionnaire for comprehension purposes. Data shown as number and percentage of respondents