Home Features and Assistive Technology for the Home-Bound Elderly in a Thai Suburban Community by Applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

Table 3

Characteristics of the home-bound elderly ().

Characteristics	(%)
Age, years
60–69	10 (15.16)
70–79	28 (42.42)
>80	28 (42.42)
Gender
Male	20 (30.30)
Female	46 (69.70)
Marital status
Single	8 (12.13)
Married	30 (45.45)
Others	28 (42.42)
Chronic health conditions
No	2 (3.03)
Yes	64 (96.97)
Rated health
Excellent	—
Good	2 (3.03)
Fair	34 (51.52)
Poor	30 (45.45)
Physical disabilities
No disabilities	13 (19.70)
Mobility impairment	38 (57.57)
Visual impairment	13 (19.70)
Hearing impairment	2 (3.03)

Chronic health conditions include any of the following; heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma, or diabetes.