Table 1 Scoring method of the tool to assess the level of social support
Question | Score |
|---|---|
Availability of someone to call | 1 |
Availability of someone to talk to | 1 |
Availability of someone to encourage | 1 |
Availability of someone to help in daily activities | 1 |
Availability of someone to help in house keeping | 1 |
Availability of someone to take to the doctor | 1 |
Availability of someone to provide financial assistance | 1 |
Availability of someone to provide a vehicle | 1 |
Availability of someone to give information about the disease | 1 |
Availability of help from any institution/ group | 1 |
Total | 10 |