Table 5 Distribution of responses to the Dizziness Handicap Inventory – Screening version for 134 primary care patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo according to sex
Men (n=32) | Women (n=102) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Because of your problem, do you feel depressed? | 0.161 | ||
No | 15 (46.9%) | 29 (28.4%) | |
Sometimes | 7 (21.9%) | 28 (27.5%) | |
Yes | 10 (31.2%) | 45 (44.1%) | |
2. Does stepping off the sidewalk worsen your problem? | 0.015 | ||
No | 21 (65.6%) | 42 (41.2%) | |
Sometimes | 6 (18.8%) | 18 (17.6%) | |
Yes | 5 (15.6%) | 42 (41.2%) | |
3. Because of your problem, is it difficult to concentrate? | 0.029 | ||
No | 23 (71.9%) | 45 (44.1%) | |
Sometimes | 3 (9.4%) | 23 (22.5%) | |
Yes | 6 (18.8%) | 34 (33.3%) | |
4. Because of your problem, is it difficult for you to walk around the house in the dark? | 0.827 | ||
No | 20 (62.5%) | 56 (54.9%) | |
Sometimes | 4 (12.5%) | 16 (15.7%) | |
Yes | 8 (25.0%) | 30 (29.4%) | |
5. Does turning over in bed worsen your problem? | 0.137 | ||
No | 7 (21.9%) | 9 (8.8%) | |
Sometimes | 3 (9.4%) | 15 (14.7%) | |
Yes | 22 (68.8%) | 78 (76.5%) | |
6. Because of your problem, do you restrict your travel for business or holidays? | 0.154 | ||
No | 27 (84.4%) | 68 (66.7%) | |
Sometimes | 2 (6.2%) | 19 (18.6%) | |
Yes | 3 (9.4%) | 15 (14.7%) | |
7. Does your problem affect your job or household responsibilities? | 0.001 | ||
No | 21 (65.6%) | 33 (32.4%) | |
Sometimes | 7 (21.9%) | 26 (25.5%) | |
Yes | 4 (12.5%) | 43 (42.2%) | |
8. Because of your problem, are you afraid to leave your home without having someone with you? | 0.024 | ||
No | 26 (81.2%) | 59 (57.8%) | |
Sometimes | 4 (12.5%) | 16 (15.7%) | |
Yes | 2 (6.2%) | 27 (26.5%) | |
9. Because of your problem, have you ever been embarrassed in front of others? | 0.485 | ||
No | 24 (75.0%) | 72 (70.6%) | |
Sometimes | 7 (21.9%) | 19 (18.6%) | |
Yes | 1 (3.1%) | 11 (10.8%) | |
10. Because of your problem, have you reduced your social activities such as going out to dinner, going to movies, or dancing at parties? | 0.453 | ||
No | 23 (71.9%) | 60 (58.8%) | |
Sometimes | 3 (9.4%) | 17 (16.7%) | |
Yes | 6 (18.8%) | 25 (24.5%) | |