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DEPRESSION<br />
Depression was another problem that was identified from all the amputees. All respondents<br />
100% initially experienced depression together with denial, which improved as they<br />
continued adjusting with their altered body image, except (4) 16% who required consultation<br />
by the psychologist and psychiatrist.<br />
REJECTION, STIGMATISATIONAND POOR PERCEPTION<br />
Rejection, stigmatisation and poor perception by the community and family were<br />
experienced, as the families thought it was too early for the amputees to be discharged. This<br />
was due to lack <strong>of</strong>proper discharge preparation.<br />
HOUSING<br />
Housing inaccessibility due to lack <strong>of</strong>support by the Department <strong>of</strong> Housing. This includes<br />
public buildings.<br />
• Twenty (20) 80% amputees indicated that they experienced inaccessibility to their<br />
homes because <strong>of</strong>environmental barriers:<br />
TRANSPORT<br />
o Small doors (1) 4% amputees<br />
o Very small passages (2) 8% amputees<br />
o Small rooms and toilets (3) 12% amputees<br />
o No driveways (3) 12% amputees<br />
o Muddy driveways (2) 8% amputees<br />
o Bumpy, sloppy yards (4) 16% amputees<br />
o Upstairs bedrooms (I) 4% amputees<br />
o Pittoilets far from house (4) 16% amputees<br />
o Steps in public buildings (25) 100% amputees.<br />
Transport was inaccessible as there were no driveways and some amputees were staying far<br />
from the bus stops. Special transport to be used by the amputees using wheelchairs were not<br />
available.<br />
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