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Awareness and Understanding of Dementia in Community-Dwelling Adults Without Dementia and Stroke.
- Source :
- Annals of Geriatric Medicine & Research; 2016, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p204-208, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: Early diagnosis and treatment of dementia has become a critical medical issue; however, knowledge and understanding of dementia in the general population remains insufficient. Accurately determining and increasing the level of knowledge of dementia will help improve dementia treatment and prevention. Methods: Using a questionnaire, we examined the degree of interest in dementia, comprehension of dementia, and level of knowledge of dementia among 716 middle-aged and elderly individuals without a history of stroke or dementia. We conducted an analysis of these associations with risk factors of dementia. Results: Most participants had an interest in dementia (93.3%) and a comprehension of dementia (91.1%). An analysis of the association between the level of knowledge of dementia, according to the characteristics of the participants and each variable, showed that higher education level, presence of a spouse, and higher level of interest in dementia exhibited a statistically significant positive correlation. Conclusion: This study shows that the level of knowledge about dementia in the community is relatively high for those participants who have a high interest in dementia or higher education level. To increase awareness of dementia and reduce dementia-associated socioeconomic costs, educational activities could be tailored to fit the level of education or interest in dementia of individuals, as an effective intervention for community-dwelling healthy adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25084798
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Geriatric Medicine & Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 120697764
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.2016.20.4.204