Total Sample (N = 54) | US Sample (N = 28) | German Sample (N = 26) | |
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Touch Assessment (Rub-Stroke) % (n) | |||
Simple stroke | 52% (28) | 21% (6) | 85% (22) |
Number of strokes/rubs | 39% (21) | 18% (5) | 62% (16) |
Examining oil on fingers after touching | 35% (19) | 43% (12) | 27% (7) |
Pressure of stroke | 31% (17) | 32% (9) | 31% (8) |
Rubbing index finger and thumb | 31% (17) | 36% (10) | 27% (7) |
Visual Assessment % (n) | |||
Reflection in mirror | 83% (45) | 78% (22) | 88% (23) |
Location of mirror placement (Bathroom) | 42% (23) | 36% (10) | 50% (13) |
Blotting (and visual inspection of blot) | 42% (23) | 54% (15) | 31% (8) |
# of dabs before inspection | 31% (17) | 21% (6) | 42% (11) |
Frequency of self examination | |||
- 1 – 5 times per day | 28% (15) | 32% (9) | 23% (6) |
- 6 – 10 times per day | 26% (14) | 18% (5) | 35% (9) |
Type of blotting material % (n) | |||
- Tissue/Toilet paper | 61% (33) | 36% (10) | 88% (23) |
- Cleansing Tissues | 30% (16) | 7% (2) | 54% (14) |
- Paper towel | 26% (14) | 11% (3) | 42% (11) |
Skin Sensations (non-touch) % (n) | 24% (13) | 36% (10) | 12% (3) |