PN characteristic measures | Settings n (%) n = 507 |  | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
 | Urban | Rural | p-value | |
PN in the feet | Absent | 81 (33) | 129 (52) | <0.001* |
 | Present | 167 (67) | 119 (48) | |
PNS severity | None | 31 (13) | 130 (52) | <0.001* |
 | Mild | 48 (20) | 27 (11) | |
 | Moderate | 78 (32) | 40 (16) | |
 | Severe | 88 (36) | 47 (19) | |
PNS distribution | None | 34 (13) | 134 (54) | <0.001* |
 | Feet only | 74 (29) | 46 (20) | |
 | Ankle to knee | 95 (37) | 66 (29) | |
 | Above knee | 55 (21) | 48 (21) | |
Sense of vibration | Reduced/absent | 213 (83) | 98 (40) | <0.001* |
 | Normal | 45 (17) | 150 (60) | |
Ankle reflex | Reduced/absent | 190 (74) | 94 (38) | <0.001* |
 | Normal | 68 (26) | 154 (62) |