Dementia Knowledge and Related Factors in Middle-aged Adults / 성인간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
; : 293-302, 2006.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the level of knowledge about dementia and to find the related factors in middle-aged adults. METHOD: The research design was a descriptive study by using a constructive self-report questionnaire with 34 items. Data were collected from 397 middle-aged adults using structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done by SPSS/WIN Programs using frequency, range from minimum to maximum, percentage, mean, SD, chi-square-test, t-test, ANOVA, and Duncan's Multiple Range test. RESULTS: The rate of correct answer of middle-aged adults was 68.7%, showing the mid-level of knowledge about dementia. There were significant differences according to age, education, marital status, job, income, information and information sources for dementia in middle-aged adults. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that Korean middle-aged adults need more education and counseling on dementia. Further studies are needed to overcome regionalism in sampling of this study and to develop standard measuring tools for the level of knowledge about dementia.
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WPRIM
Main subject:
Research Design
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Statistics as Topic
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Marital Status
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Counseling
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Dementia
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Education
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
Year:
2006
Type:
Article