Table 1 Demographic and clinical data of the Homeless People Group (HomPG) and Hospital Patients Group (HosPG).
HomPG | HosPG | |
|---|---|---|
Age group at registration (years) | n = 50 | n = 90 |
Mean (SD) | 53 (11.1) | 65 (15.4) |
≥ 18 ≤ 40 | 3 (6%) | 7 (8%) |
> 40 ≤ 60 | 34 (68%) | 22 (24%) |
> 60 | 13 (26%) | 61 (68%) |
Sex | n = 50 | n = 90 |
Female | 8 (16%) | 32 (36%) |
Male | 42 (84%) | 58 (64%) |
Education | ||
Basic education first cycle | 29 (58%) | 38 (42%) |
Basic education second and third cycle | 13 (26%) | 17 (19%) |
Secondary education | 5 (10%) | 25 (28%) |
Higher education | 3 (6%) | 10 (11%) |
Clinical history (number of factors) | n = 113 | n = 165 |
Oncological disease | 1 (1%) | 13 (8%) |
Visual or hearing disability | 5 (4%) | 5 (3%) |
Psychiatric disorder | 5 (3%) | 3 (2%) |
Accidents/trauma | 7 (6%) | 2 (1%) |
Surgical history | 7 (6%) | 30 (18%) |
Chronic disease | 11 (10%) | 28 (17%) |
Cardio and cerebrovascular disease | 13 (12%) | 58 (35%) |
Commitment to mobility and self-care | 13 (12%) | 10 (6%) |
Infectious disease | 21 (19%) | 12 (7%) |
Addiction (alcohol, tobacco, drugs) | 30 (27%) | 3 (2%) |
Signs and symptoms of onychomycosis | n = 50 | n = 90 |
Pain | 30 (60%) | 32 (36%) |
Soreness | 37 (74%) | 59 (66%) |
Injury | 40 (80%) | 27 (30%) |
Thickening | 46 (92%) | 81 (90%) |
Yellowing/discolouration | 50 (100%) | 90 (100%) |
Impact on quality of life | n = 50 | n = 90 |
Daily hygiene for feet | 14 (28%) | 66 (73%) |
Caregiver needed | 15 (30%) | 59 (66%) |
Self-care difficulties | 24 (48%) | 67 (74%) |
Use changing rooms or swimming pools | 25 (50%) | 9 (10%) |
Shame/embarrassment | 27 (54%) | 34 (38%) |
Worry | 34 (68%) | 60 (67%) |
Wearing inadequate footwear | 50 (100%) | 8 (9%) |
Onychomycosis prevalence | n = 50 | n = 90 |
Positive dermatophytes test | 41 (82%) | – |
Laboratory diagnosis (KOH + culture) | – | 48 (53%) |
