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Table 2 Comparison of attitudes to disability among PWD, caregivers, and the public

From: Comparison of attitudes toward disability and people with disability among caregivers, the public, and people with disability: findings from a cross-sectional survey

Domain/Item

PWD

Caregivers

Public

F

p

Inclusionabc

11.0 ± 3.0

8.8 ± 2.9

11.8 ± 3.2

134.6

<0.001

 Relationshipsac: PWD find it harder than others to make new friends

2.9 ± 1.0

2.2 ± 1.0

2.9 ± 1.2

87.6

<0.001

 Inclusionabc: PWD have problems getting involved in society

2.8 ± 1.0

2.0 ± 0.9

2.5 ± 1.0

119.6

<0.001

 Burden societyabc: PWD are a burden on society

2.9 ± 1.0

2.5 ± 1.1

3.4 ± 0.9

84.3

<0.001

 Burden familyabc: PWD are a burden on their family

2.5 ± 1.0

2.1 ± 0.9

3.0 ± 1.1

87.5

<0.001

Discriminationab

12.7 ± 3.0

11.6 ± 3.1

11.6 ± 2.3

45.7

<0.001

 Ridiculeabc: people often make fun of disabilities

3.0 ± 1.0

2.7 ± 1.1

3.5 ± 1.1

64.2

<0.001

 Exploitationac: PWD are easier to take advantage of (exploit or treat badly) compared with other people

3.1 ± 1.0

2.8 ± 1.1

3.1 ± 1.1

14.1

<0.001

 Irritationabc: people tend to become impatient with those with a disability

3.2 ± 0.9

2.9 ± 1.1

2.4 ± 0.9

121.7

<0.001

 Ignoranceabc: people tend to treat those with disability as if they have no feelings

3.4 ± 0.9

3.2 ± 1.0

2.5 ± 0.9

170.3

<0.001

Gainsbc

13.3 ± 2.5

13.0 ± 2.8

11.2 ± 2.1

106.1

<0.001

 Emotional strengthabc: having a disability can make someone a stronger person

3.6 ± 0.8

3.5 ± 0.9

2.7 ± 1.0

169.0

<0.001

 Maturitybc: having a disability can make someone a wiser person

3.1 ± 0.9

3.0 ± 0.9

2.2 ± 0.8

205.8

<0.001

 Achievementbc: some people achieve more because of their disability

3.3 ± 0.8

3.2 ± 0.8

3.4 ± 0.9

4.2

0.015

 Determinationbc: PWD are more determined than others to reach their goals

3.3 ± 0.8

3.2 ± 0.8

3.0 ± 0.8

26.7

<0.001

Prospectsabc

13.1 ± 2.5

12.3 ± 2.7

14.6 ± 2.5

87.0

<0.001

 Sexualityabc: sex should not be discussed with PWD

3.5 ± 0.7

3.3 ± 0.7

3.6 ± 0.9

17.3

<0.001

 Underestimationabc: people should not expect too much from PWD

3.3 ± 0.9

3.1 ± 1.0

3.7 ± 0.9

41.6

<0.001

 Optimismabc: PWD should not be optimistic (hopeful) about their future

3.3 ± 0.9

3.1 ± 1.0

4.0 ± 0.9

113.0

<0.001

 Future prospectsabc: PWD have less to look forward to than others

3.1 ± 0.9

2.7 ± 0.9

3.3 ± 0.9

50.5

<0.001

Totalac

50.1 ± 7.1

45.8 ± 7.5

49.2 ± 5.4

83.2

<0.001

  1. Bonferroni correction was applied for multiple comparison, asignificant difference between PWD and caregiers; bsignificant difference between PWD and public; csignificant difference between caregivers and the public
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