Table 2 Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the sample participants
Total participants | n = 25 |
|---|---|
Average age (range) | 52.4 years (20 – 74) |
Married | 40% |
Education | |
None | 12% |
Below Grade 12/ Standard 10 | 72% |
Grade 12/ Standard 10 and above | 16% |
Employed | 25% |
Source of income | |
Salary/wages | 24% |
Pension | 28% |
Grant | 40% |
None | 8% |
Chronic health conditions (top five) | |
More than one chronic health condition | 76% |
HIV (93% on ART) | 56% |
Fractures (old) | 28% |
Tuberculosis | 20% |
Backpain | 20% |
Stroke | 16% |
Used assistive devices (wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks) | 32% |
Received rehabilitation at primary care | |
Yes | 12% |
No | 88% |