Survey of 1,868 people with Parkinson’s on their experiences of sharing diagnosis.
- Nearly two fifths of people with Parkinson’s (37%) have felt the need to hide their symptoms or lie about having the condition.
- Those who did feel the need to hide their symptoms reported not wanting people to feel awkward or embarrassed around them (63%), feeling they would be judged (34%), or not feeling like the symptoms were socially acceptable (32%).
- A third (33%) delayed telling family or friends about their diagnosis.
Date Published: 18th April 2016
Client: Parkinson's UK
Methodology
ComRes interviewed 1,868 people with Parkinson’s between 14th January and 11th February 2016 using both online and paper surveys.