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Prevalence and pattern of mental disability using Indian disability evaluation assessment scale in a rural community
S Ganesh Kumar1, Acharaya Das, P V Bhandary
1Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Background:
In the present era, mental disability is a major public health problem in the society. Many of the mental disabilities are correctable if detected early.
Objectives:
To assess the prevalence and pattern of mental disability.
Setting And Design:
Community-based cross-sectional study. One thousand subjects in all age groups were randomly selected from four villages in Udupi district, Karnataka.
Materials And Methods:
The study was conducted by making house-to-house visits, interviewing, and examining all the individuals in the families selected with pre-designed and pretested questionnaire.
Statistical Analysis:
Proportions, chi-square test.
Results And Conclusion:
The prevalence of mental disability was found to be 2.3%. The prevalence was higher among females (3.1%) than among males (1.5%). The prevalence was higher among the elderly age group and illiterates. There is ample scope for community-based rehabilitation of the mentally disabled.
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