Characterization of spinal cord lesion in patients attending a specialized rehabilitation center in Bangladesh

Study design This study was designed as a cross-sectional study. Objectives The objective of this study was to find out the clinical types and sociodemographic characteristics of patients with spinal cord lesion (SCL). Setting Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP). Methods Data were collected by face-to-face interview, with a structured interview schedule from admitted patients. Descriptive measures and χ(2)-test were applied for data analysis. Results Of 107 patients, majority (20%) belonged to age group of 25-29 years (mean 31±12.2 years). About 83% were males; 65% married and 54% illiterate. Agricultural and other day laborers constituted the major occupation groups with mean monthly family income of US $60 (±$53). About 92% came from rural area and 84% belonged to…