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CHAPTERS
DATA ANALYSISAND INTERPRETATION OF FTh"DINGS
5.1
5.2
5.2.1
52.2
5.2.3
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5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
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Introduction " 40
SECTION A; DEMOGRAPmC DATA .40
Item 1 GenderDistnbution.........................•...........................................41
Item 2 Age........................................••.•..................................................41
Item 3 Residential Area 42
SECTION B: TYPES OF INJURIES SUSTAINED .43
Item 4 TypesOfInjuries Sustained .43
Item 5 Level OfAmputation 44
Item 6 NumberOfLimbs Involved .44
5.4 SECTION c: HEALTHSERVICE INFORMATION .45
5.4.1 Item 7 NatureOfThe Service .45
5.42 Item 8 Owner OfThe HealthService .............•.......................................46
5.4.3 Item 9 Categories OfEmployees Involved In Rehabilitation OfThe
Amputees 47
5.4.4 Item 10 NumberOfAmputeesServed In TheHealth CenterPer Annum48
5.4.5 Item II Special ProvisionMade For Amputees At EachInstitution .49
5.5 SECTION D: HEALTHEDUCATION ON PATIENT CARE .49
5.5.1 Item 12 CareOfThe Stump 50
5.5.2 Item 13 Prosthesis.•.................•.............•...........••.•.•..................................51
5.5.3 Item 14 Rehabilitation TeamInvolvedIn EducationOfAmputeesAbout
Prosthesis..•.......•..................................•..•....................................52
. 5.5.4 Item 15 Psychosocial Care Given 53
5.5.5 Item 16 FinancialAssistance ; 54
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