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station. These were amputees with lower limb amputations using crotches. This shows that provision of transport that is specially designed to accommodate the amputees is essential. 5.10.2 ITEM 42 DISTANCE TRAVELLED BY AMPUTEES TO THE HEALTH CENTRES TABLE S.24 DISTANCETRAVELLED BY AMPUfEES Kilometers Travelled by Amputees Frequency Percentage Less Than 5km 4 16% Less Than 10km 10 40% Less Than 15km 3 12% Above 15km 8 32% Total 25 100% Table 524 reveals that (10) 40% travel a distance less than 10km, (8) 32% travel less than 15km (4), 16% travel less than 5km and (3) 12% travel a distance less than 15km. This means that only (4) 16% amputees travel within an acceptable distance that was assessable and affordable. All other respondents travel long distances that are above an acceptable distance. WHO (1998:13), cited in Vlok(1995:350), supports this finding in that by year 2000, health should be accessible and affordable to all. There is much that needs to be done by both the Department ofHealth in colJaboration with the Department ofTransport to provide transport for the long distances being travelled by amputees to the health care centres. 80
5.11 SECTION J: REHABILITATION AIDS The inclusion ofthis section is important because rehabilitation aids help the people with amputations to become fully participating members of society, with access to all the benefits and opportunities ofthat society. It was also included to determine whether the amputees were using rehabilitation aids or not and to find out if they were managing to purchase them and use them. Ifthey are not able to purchase them, who provides them and maintain them. 5.11.1 ITEM 43 TYPES OF REHABILITATION AIDS USED BY AMPUTEES TABLE 5.25 TYPES OF REHABILITATION AIDS USE BY AMPUTEES Types of Rehabilitation Frequency Percentages Aids Used Prosthesis 12 48 Crutches 6 24 Wheelchairs 7 28 Other - - Total 25 100% Table 5.25 indicates that respondents used different types of rehabilitation aids in accordance. Most amputees were using prosthesis for mobility (12) 48%, followed by wheelchairs (7) 28% and (6) 24% were using crutches. This is an indication that amputees needed to use these aids in order to be mobile. The aids are very expensive, and need frequent repairs and replacements. It is important that specific suppliers are identified to provide them, since most ofthe amputees are not working. 81
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5.11 SECTION J: REHABILITATION AIDS<br />
The inclusion <strong>of</strong>this section is important because rehabilitation aids help the people with<br />
amputations to become fully participating members <strong>of</strong> society, with access to all the<br />
benefits and opportunities <strong>of</strong>that society. It was also included to determine whether the<br />
amputees were using rehabilitation aids or not and to find out if they were managing to<br />
purchase them and use them. Ifthey are not able to purchase them, who provides them<br />
and maintain them.<br />
5.11.1 ITEM 43<br />
TYPES OF REHABILITATION AIDS USED BY<br />
AMPUTEES<br />
TABLE 5.25 TYPES OF REHABILITATION AIDS USE BY AMPUTEES<br />
Types <strong>of</strong> Rehabilitation Frequency Percentages<br />
Aids Used<br />
Prosthesis 12 48<br />
Crutches 6 24<br />
Wheelchairs 7 28<br />
Other - -<br />
Total 25 100%<br />
Table 5.25 indicates that respondents used different types <strong>of</strong> rehabilitation aids in<br />
accordance. Most amputees were using prosthesis for mobility (12) 48%, followed by<br />
wheelchairs (7) 28% and (6) 24% were using crutches. This is an indication that<br />
amputees needed to use these aids in order to be mobile. The aids are very expensive, and<br />
need frequent repairs and replacements. It is important that specific suppliers are<br />
identified to provide them, since most <strong>of</strong>the amputees are not working.<br />
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