The knowledge and attitude of Nepalese nursing students towards dementia

ABSTRACT:

Background

As aging is a significant risk factor for dementia, the number of persons with dementia is growing annually as a result of the aging population, which implies the need for better geriatric care services in terms of both quantity and quality.

Methods

The knowledge and attitudes of Nepalese nursing students (n = 177) concerning dementia were examined using a descriptive correlational research approach. Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS) and Dementia Attitude Scale (DAS) were used to measure students' knowledge and attitude of dementia.

Results and discussion

The overall mean score of the ADKS was found to be 19.64 (SD = 3.363) out of 30, while the total mean score on dementia attitude of the DAS was 93.82 (SD = 10.09) out of 140. A positive relat

SUBMITTER: Khatiwada R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469564 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature