Table 6 Distribution of responses to the Dizziness Handicap Inventory – Screening version for primary care patients with symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo according to presence of nystagmus
S-BPPV (n = 80) | O-BPPV (n = 54) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Because of your problem, do you feel depressed? | 0.485 | ||
No | 23 (28.7%) | 21 (38.9%) | |
Sometimes | 22 (27.5%) | 13 (24.1%) | |
Yes | 35 (43.8%) | 20 (37.0%) | |
2. Does stepping off the sidewalk worsen your problem? | 0.038 | ||
No | 32 (40.0%) | 31 (57.4%) | |
Sometimes | 13 (16.2%) | 11 (20.4%) | |
Yes | 35 (43.8%) | 12 (22.2%) | |
3. Because of your problem, is it difficult to concentrate? | 0.630 | ||
No | 40 (50.0%) | 28 (51.9%) | |
Sometimes | 14 (17.5%) | 12 (22.2%) | |
Yes | 26 (32.5%) | 14 (25.9%) | |
4. Because of your problem, is it difficult for you to walk around the house in the dark? | 0.278 | ||
No | 42 (52.5%) | 34 (63.0%) | |
Sometimes | 15 (18.8%) | 5 (9.3%) | |
Yes | 23 (28.7%) | 15 (27.8%) | |
5. Does turning over in bed worsen your problem? | 0.815 | ||
No | 10 (12.5%) | 6 (11.1%) | |
Sometimes | 12 (15.0%) | 6 (11.1%) | |
Yes | 58 (72.5%) | 42 (77.8%) | |
6. Because of your problem, do you restrict your travel for business or holidays? | 0.029 | ||
No | 50 (62.5%) | 45 (83.3%) | |
Sometimes | 17 (21.2%) | 4 (7.4%) | |
Yes | 13 (16.2%) | 5 (9.3%) | |
7. Does your problem affect your job or household responsibilities? | 0.070 | ||
No | 31 (38.8%) | 23 (42.6%) | |
Sometimes | 25 (31.2%) | 8 (14.8%) | |
Yes | 24 (30.0%) | 23 (42.6%) | |
8. Because of your problem, are you afraid to leave your home without having someone with you? | 0.668 | ||
No | 48 (60.0%) | 37 (68.5%) | |
Sometimes | 13 (16.2%) | 7 (13.0%) | |
Yes | 19 (23.8%) | 10 (18.5%) | |
9. Because of your problem, have you ever been embarrassed in front of others? | 0.461 | ||
No | 56 (70.0%) | 40 (74.1%) | |
Sometimes | 18 (22.5%) | 8 (14.8%) | |
Yes | 6 (7.5%) | 6 (11.1%) | |
10. Because of your problem, have you reduced your social activities such as going out to dinner, going to movies, or dancing at parties? | 0.012 | ||
No | 41 (51.2%) | 42 (77.8%) | |
Sometimes | 15 (18.8%) | 5 (9.3%) | |
Yes | 24 (30.0%) | 7 (13.0%) | |