The findings indicated that female patients perceived six
caring behavior subscales as more important than did their
male counterparts. They also perceived five caring behavior
subscales to be more frequent. The literature offers no
explanation for such findings. Perhaps women rated these
caring behavior subscales as more important because they
have traditionally been the source of care for their immediate
family and may, therefore, expect similar care when
they are dependent on others. In addition, Arab men tend
not to show or verbalize their emotions, which may influence
their perceptions of caring.