Abstract: The present study was undertaken to study the biosocial profile of disabled person admitted in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, King George’s Medical University Lucknow Uttar Pradesh.
Aims and Objectives: To study the bio social profile of disabled persons admitted in department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. and to study the knowledge of admitted patients regarding health care services and rehabilitative services available at department of PMR.
Material and Method: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted in department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) KGMU Lucknow City from September 2015 to September 2016. In this study all patients admitted in department of PMR (A total of 102 persons with disability) were interviewed through a pre-designed, pre-tested and semi-structured questionnaire after informed consent. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 21.
Results: About two third (66.7%) respondents were aware that facility for calipers and shoes on concession is available for BPL card holders. Whereas one third (31.4%) were aware that investigation on concession is also available for BPL card holders. Conclusion drawn from observation- About two third (70.6%) were male, whereas remaining (29.4%) were female, Religion wise proportion of PWD was almost same as in the general population of Hindus (83.3%) and Muslims (16.7%). Majority of PWD living in joint family (92.2%). About half (45.1%) were illiterate and belong to lower class.
