Table 3 Distribution of participants’ responses to the items in the IMSelf-neglect scale
Scale items | Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | |
1- I take a bath regularly (once a week or more) | 305 | 80.3 | 75 | 19.7 |
2- I cut my nails regularly (every 15 days or less) | 354 | 93.2 | 26 | 6.8 |
3- I try not to neglect my health checks | 341 | 89.7 | 39 | 10.3 |
4- I take my medicines on time | 353 | 92.9 | 27 | 7.1 |
5- I make sure that my clothes and laundry are clean | 287 | 75.5 | 93 | 24.5 |
6- I take care of my nutrition according to the extent of my means | 341 | 89.7 | 39 | 10.3 |
7- I do activities that protect my physical health, such as walking and exercise | 158 | 41.6 | 222 | 58.4 |
8- I eat and live in accordance with the warnings for my health | 324 | 85.3 | 56 | 14.7 |
9- I engage in social activities, such as visiting neighbours and relatives or receiving guests, participating in tourist trips | 335 | 88.2 | 45 | 11.8 |
10- I participate in artistic activities, such as cinema, theatre, concerts | 84 | 22.1 | 296 | 77.9 |
11- I have a pastime at home, such as solving puzzles, reading books, knitting | 160 | 42.1 | 220 | 57.9 |