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Table 7 Effectiveness outcomes at baseline and 6-months follow-up (non-adjusted)

From: Outcomes and cost-effectiveness of an integrated holistic care package on persons affected by podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis and leprosy and community members in north-western Ethiopia: an implementation research study

Outcomes

Baseline

(n = 221)

6 months

(n = 192)

PHQ-9, mean (SD)

10.6 (5.4)

5.3 (5.1)

DLQI, mean (SD)

10.0 (4.8)

6.1 (3.9)

WHODAS-2.0, mean (SD)

26.4 (7.1)

19.9 (5.1)

Days unable to work/month, mean (SD)

3.0 (2.3)

2.0 (1.7)

Days with reduced activity/month, mean (SD)

2.8 (2.5)

1.5 (1.4)

  1. PHQ-9 Patient Health Questionnaire 9, DLQI Dermatology Life Quality Index, WHODAS 2.0 WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0. Lower PHQ-9, DLQI and WHODAS 2.0 scores indicate a better outcome