Table 6 Relation between public knowledge about Parkinson’s disease and their practice

What would you do if someone had Parkinson’s disease?

.866

 Assistance with practical needs: I will provide practical assistance with daily tasks

42

16.9%

13

16.0%

 Offer support: I will offer my support and sympathy

88

35.3%

27

33.3%

 Emotional support: I listen carefully and provide emotional support

18

7.2%

5

6.2%

 Encouragement to seek medical advice

60

24.1%

24

29.6%

 Provide information and available treatment options

21

8.4%

8

9.9%

 I don’t know

20

8.0%

4

4.9%

If a relative or friend has Parkinson’s disease, what type of treatment do you suggest?

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 Visit physician

216

86.7%

72

88.9%

 Get the medicine from a drugstore

2

.8%

1

1.2%

 Ask about herbal medicine

2

.8%

0

0.0%

 Acupuncture

2

.8%

2

2.5%

 Reading the Qur’an

22

8.8%

3

3.7%

 Tell them that Parkinson’s disease is not treatable

3

1.2%

3

3.7%

 No need for treatment

2

.8%

0

0.0%