Table 7 Gender differences in MFPDI functional limitation items-n (%).
MFPDI item | Males (n = 88) | Females (n = 135) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
I avoid walking outside at all | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 64 (72.7) | 102 (75.6) | p = 0.883 |
   On some days | 17 (19.3) | 24 (17.8) |  |
   On most/every days | 7 (8.0) | 9 (6.7) |  |
I avoid walking long distances | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 34 (38.6) | 42 (31.1) | p = 0.140 |
   On some days | 17 (19.3) | 42 (31.1) |  |
   On most/every days | 37 (42.0) | 51 (37.8) |  |
I don't walk in a normal way | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 51 (58.0) | 55 (41.0) | p = 0.034*†|
   On some days | 17 (19.3) | 43 (32.1) |  |
   On most/every days | 20 (22.7) | 36 (26.9) |  |
I walk slowly | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 35 (40.2) | 47 (35.1) | p = 0.058†|
   On some days | 16 (18.4) | 44 (32.8) |  |
   On most/every days | 36 (41.4) | 43 (32.1) |  |
I have to stop and rest my feet | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 44 (50.0) | 58 (43.0) | p = 0.252 |
   On some days | 22 (25.0) | 48 (25.6) |  |
   On most/every days | 22 (25.0) | 29 (21.5) |  |
I avoid hard or rough surfaces where possible | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 46 (52.3) | 43 (32.1) | p = 0.011*†|
   On some days | 13 (14.8) | 27 (20.1) |  |
   On most/every days | 29 (33.0) | 64 (47.8) |  |
I avoid standing for a long time | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 28 (31.8) | 26 (19.3) | p = 0.087 |
   On some days | 23 (26.1) | 37 (27.4) |  |
   On most/every days | 37 (42.0) | 72 (53.3) |  |
I catch the bus or use the car more often | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 50 (56.8) | 60 (44.8) | p = 0.209†|
   On some days | 8 (9.1) | 17 (12.7) |  |
   On most/every days | 30 (34.1) | 57 (42.5) |  |
I need help with housework/shopping | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 81 (92.0) | 105 (77.8) | p = 0.018* |
   On some days | 5 (5.7) | 18 (13.3) |  |
   On most/every days | 2 (2.3) | 12 (8.9) |  |
I get irritable when my feet hurt | Â | Â | Â |
   None of the time | 42 (48.3) | 47 (34.8) | p = 0.133†|
   On some days | 30 (34.5) | 57 (42.2) |  |
   On most/every days | 15 (17.2) | 31 (23.0) |  |