Table 2 Frequencies of responses on the visual functioning and appearance subscale of the Thai GO-QOL (N = 70)
Item | Seriously limited (%) | A little limited (%) | Not limited (%) | Missing response (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Functioning | ||||
1. Bicycling | 31.4 | 30.0 | 22.9 | 15.7(a) |
2. Driving | 42.9 | 24.3 | 17.1 | 15.7(b) |
3. Moving around the house | 25.7 | 45.7 | 28.6 | 0.0 |
4. Walking outside the house | 40.0 | 34.3 | 25.7 | 0.0 |
5. Reading | 48.6 | 37.1 | 14.3 | 0.0 |
6. Watching TV | 40.0 | 44.3 | 15.7 | 0.0 |
7. Enjoying hobby or pastime | 32.9 | 52.9 | 14.3 | 0.0 |
8. Prevented from doing what you want to do | 44.3 | 40.0 | 15.7 | 0.0 |
Appearance | Very much (%) | A little (%) | No (%) | Missing response (%) |
9. Changed physical appearance | 45.7 | 50.0 | 4.3 | 0.0 |
10. Stared at on the streets | 37.1 | 34.3 | 28.6 | 0.0 |
11. People have a negative reaction | 10.0 | 30.0 | 60.0 | 0.0 |
12. Influence on self-confidence | 47.1 | 28.6 | 24.3 | 0.0 |
13. Social isolation | 7.1 | 20.0 | 72.9 | 0.0 |
14. Effect on making friends | 8.6 | 22.9 | 68.6 | 0.0 |
15. Reluctance to be photographed | 34.3 | 32.9 | 32.9 | 0.0 |
16. Hide or conceal physical changes | 25.7 | 30.0 | 44.3 | 0.0 |
(a) “never learned to ride a bike” 15.7% (b) “no driver’s license” 15.7% |