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Table 4 Domain 6 “Education and awareness on BS

From: Being a caregiver of a Behçet’s syndrome patient: challenges and perspectives during a complex journey

Questions

Answers n (%)

Do you think you have fully understood the illness of your family member or partner?

Yes:60 (64%)

 

No: 34 (36%)

Do you think you are sufficiently familiar with the condition of your family member or partner?

Yes: 52 (55%)

 

No:21 (22%)

 

No opinion: 22 (23%)

Would you like to receive help in caring for your family member or partner?

Yes: 28 (30%)

 

No: 49 (52%)

 

No opinion: 17 (18%)

Would you like to take part in a training programme to learn more about the illness and treatment of your family member or partner?

Yes: 64 (68%)

 

No: 13 (14%)

 

No opinion: 17 (18%)

Do you know other people than your family member/friend/partner that were diagnosed with BS?

Yes: 47 (50%)

 

No: 47 (50%)

Are you aware of the existence of a patient association for BS (SIMBA OVD)?

Yes: 88 (94%)

 

No: 6 (6%)

Are you in contact or have you used the services of the association?

Yes: 39 (42%)

 

No: 55 (58%)

If yes, was it useful or did you benefit from the services offered by the association?

Yes: 71 (75%)

 

No: 9 (10%)

 

No opinion: 14 (15%)