Table 4 Public responses and suggested treatments for Parkinson’s Disease, Saudi Arabia
Responses and suggested treatments | Count | Column N % |
|---|---|---|
What would you do if someone had Parkinson’s disease? | ||
Offer support: I will offer my support and sympathy | 115 | 34.8% |
Encouragement to seek medical advice | 84 | 25.5% |
Assistance with practical needs: I will provide practical assistance with daily tasks | 55 | 16.7% |
Provide information and available treatment options | 29 | 8.8% |
Emotional support: I listen carefully and provide emotional support | 23 | 7.0% |
I don’t know | 24 | 7.3% |
If a relative or friend has Parkinson’s disease, what type of treatment do you suggest? | ||
Visit physician | 288 | 87.3% |
Reading the Qur’an | 25 | 7.6% |
Tell them that Parkinson’s disease is not treatable | 6 | 1.8% |
Acupuncture | 4 | 1.2% |
Get the medicine from a drugstore | 3 | .9% |
Ask about herbal medicine | 2 | .6% |
No need for treatment | 2 | .6% |