Table 4 Influence of Literacy on Patient Perception
From: Pacemaker patients' perception of unsafe activities: a survey
Question Asked | No. of patients who responded correctly | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Literate (n = 55) | Illiterate (n = 38) | Â |
Can patients travel in an automobile? | 51 | 34 | 0.582 |
Can patients drive an automobile? | 34 | 25 | 0.634 |
Can patients bend over (i.e. prayers)? | 34 | 24 | 0.705 |
Can patients pass through metal detectors? | 12 | 7 | 0.791 |
Is it safe for patients to use mobile phones? | 22 | 20 | 0.171 |
Is it safe for patients to touch electrical switches? | 27 | 13 | 0.201 |
Is it safe for patients to touch TV/VCR/Radios? | 29 | 13 | 0.069 |
Is it safe for patients to operate via remote controls? | 41 | 21 | 0.026 |
Is it safe for patients to use electrical sewing machines? | 25 | 9 | 0.059 |