Table 2 Dichotomization points of continuous outcome variables for hearing and ambulation groups
From: Assistive technology use and human rights enjoyment: a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh
Outcome | Hearing | Ambulation |
|---|---|---|
Standard of living | ||
High | 12-15 | Same as hearing |
Low | 4-11 | |
Necessary medical care | ||
Often | Always or Most of the time | Same as hearing |
Seldom | Seldom or Never | |
Physical health | ||
Good | Good or Very good | Moderate, Good or Very good |
Poor | Moderate, Bad or Very bad | Bad or Very bad |
Mental health | ||
Good | Good or Very good | Moderate, Good or Very good |
Poor | Moderate, Bad or Very bad | Bad or Very bad |
Participation in school | ||
High | No or Mild problem | No, Mild or Moderate problem |
Low | Moderate, Severe or Complete problem | Severe or Complete problem |
Participation in employment | ||
High | No, Mild or Moderate problem | Same as hearing |
Low | Severe or Complete problem | |
Listening performance | ||
Good | No, Mild or Moderate problem | No or Mild problem Moderate |
Poor | Severe or Complete problem | Severe or Complete problem |
Participation in using public transportation | ||
High | No or Mild problem | No, Mild or Moderate problem |
Low | Moderate, Severe or Complete problem | Severe or Complete problem |
Ambulatory performance | ||
Good | No or Mild problem | No, Mild or Moderate problem |
Poor | Moderate, Severe or Complete problem | Severe or Complete problem |