Table 3 Public attitude and perception towards Parkinson’s disease in Saudi Arabia (n = 330)
Attitude and perception | No | % |
|---|---|---|
Do you think that people with Parkinson’s disease have good health compared to the general population? | ||
Yes | 31 | 9.4% |
Maybe | 124 | 37.6% |
No | 175 | 53.0% |
Do you think that Parkinson’s disease is socially stigmatized? | ||
Yes | 51 | 15.5% |
Maybe | 127 | 38.5% |
No | 152 | 46.1% |
Would you like to participate in a Parkinson’s disease awareness campaign or event? | ||
Yes | 184 | 55.8% |
Maybe | 105 | 31.8% |
No | 41 | 12.4% |
Do you think Parkinson’s affects a person’s quality of life? | ||
Yes | 224 | 67.9% |
Maybe | 87 | 26.4% |
No | 19 | 5.8% |
How would you react if you learned that someone you knew had Parkinson’s disease? | ||
I will treat him/her as before | 302 | 91.5% |
I would feel some embarrassment and fear, and I would prefer to avoid it | 2 | .6% |
I will feel very embarrassed and afraid, and I will stop contacting him/her | 2 | .6% |
I don’t know/don’t want to answer | 24 | 7.3% |
People with Parkinson’s disease should be supported and helped by society | ||
Yes | 310 | 93.9% |
Maybe | 15 | 4.5% |
No | 5 | 1.5% |
People with Parkinson’s disease should be encouraged to participate in social activities and events | ||
Yes | 310 | 93.9% |
Maybe | 19 | 5.8% |
No | 1 | .3% |