Table 1 Demographic characteristics of veterans who participated in the survey
From: Assessment of orthotic needs in Iranian veterans with ankle and foot disorders
Variable | Frequency (Percentage) | Mean ± SD | Minimum-Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender(n = 907) | |||
Male | 886 (97.68) | – | – |
Female | 21 (2.32) | – | – |
Age(year) (n = 907) | – | 52.07 ± 8.13 | 7–93 |
Height(cm) (n = 907) | – | 171.00 ± 7.70 | 90–193 |
Weight(kg) (n = 907) | – | 79.13 ± 13.02 | 45–175 |
VMAF disability rating (%)(n = 907) | – | 31.92 ± 14.93 | 5–70 |
Marital status(n = 907) | |||
Single | 15 (1.65) | – | – |
Married | 892 (98.35) | – | – |
Education level(n = 907) | |||
No education | 73 (8.05) | – | – |
Pre-diploma | 424 (46.75) | – | – |
Diploma | 307 (33.85) | – | – |
Bachelor of science | 77 (8.49) | – | – |
Master of science | 18 (1.98) | – | – |
Doctor of philosophy | 8 (0.88) | – | – |
Employment status(n = 907) | |||
Employed | 378 (41.68) | – | – |
Unemployed | 529 (58.32) | – | – |
Monthly compensation and pension received from VMAF┼(n = 907) | |||
Yes | 423 (46.64) | – | – |
No | 484 (53.36) | – | – |
Terrain condition around home (n = 898) | |||
Level | 604 (67.26) | – | – |
Uneven with ramp | 196 (21.83) | – | – |
Uneven without ramp | 98 (10.91) | – | – |
Climate condition in the living region(n = 907) | |||
Mild | 480 (52.92) | – | – |
Cold | 346 (38.15) | – | – |
Hot and dry | 57 (6.28) | – | – |
Hot and humid | 24 (2.65) | – | – |