Table 4 Practice dimension response.

From: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards melanoma among patients with melanoma and their family members: a cross-sectional study

Items, n (%)

Always

Often

Sometimes

Occasionally

Never

1. I always take precautions against sun exposure when the sun is strong. (If you are a family member, then this question pertains to reminding the patient to take precautions against sun exposure.)

199(41.37)

149(30.98)

86(17.88)

28(5.82)

19(3.95)

2. I will go to the hospital for regular check-ups on time as required by the doctor. (If you are a family member, then this question pertains to cooperating with the doctor for the patient’s regular check-ups.)

213(44.28)

163(33.89)

64(13.31)

25(5.20)

16(3.33)

3. I will follow the treatment plan recommended by the doctor. (If you are a family member, then this question pertains to encouraging the patient to follow the treatment plan.)

215(44.7)

149(30.98)

69(14.35)

34(7.07)

14(2.91)

4. I will adjust my lifestyle according to the doctor’s advice. (If you are a family member, then this question pertains to encouraging the patient to adjust their lifestyle.)

214(44.49)

154(32.02)

72(14.97)

28(5.82)

13(2.70)

5. I will perform self-examinations of my skin regularly. (If you are a family member, then this question pertains to conducting skin checks for the patient.)

198(41.16)

161(33.47)

80(16.63)

28(5.82)

14(2.91)

6. I will cooperate with the doctor for regular follow-ups. (If you are a family member, then this question pertains to cooperating with the doctor for the patient’s regular follow-ups.)

228(47.40)

149(30.98)

63(13.1)

23(4.78)

18(3.74)