Abstract:
Background: Anxiety may be defined as “apprehension,
uneasiness or tension that stems from an anticipation of danger,
which may be external or internal”. Amputation is “A removal of the
limb or its part owing to medical causes/reasons”. Low-level of social
support, religiosity & self-efficacy, may have a role in commencement
and continuation of mental health condition. Empathy & support are
imperative for helping amputees to cope-up with an uncertainty,
emotions, mobility issues, and to en-able them to adjust to new
normality. Objective: The aim of study was to find an impact of
duration and social support on anxiety amongst amputees. Study
Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and duration of Study: Physical
Rehabilitation Centers of Quetta. Duration of this study was 3
months. Methodology: Primary data was taken from all amputees
visiting
rehabilitation
centers,
through structured adopted
questionnaire “Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale” (HADS), with
the help of trained data collectors along with principal investigator.
Results: 54 subjects were included in this research, of whom. Majority
49 were earning/receiving up to 30000 Pk Rs monthly. Regarding no
of dependents, majority (57.5%) had 9 or above no of dependents.
Nearly all 98.1% patients had a positive social-support. Maximum
amputees 22 (40.8%) were in 6 but less-than 10years categories. Men
were more severely affected as 44.7% were in the category of moderate
or severe anxiety as compared to 42.8% women. Conclusion: Time
since amputation & social support has an impact on degree of anxiety
in amputees. Outcomes of this study can also be utilized for
prevention planning.
