Knowledge and attitudes about dementia of primary care physicians in Southern Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary Care Physicians have a central role in assisting individuals with dementia and evaluating their preparedness to care these patients is fundamental. Our aim is to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes regarding dementia of the Primary Care Physicians (PCP) in Rio Grande do Sul (RS) state, Southern Brazil.

Methods

We collected sociodemographic data, volume of patients with dementia treated/referred and perception of difficulties in caring for these patients. A previously validated questionnaire was sent: "Quiz on Knowledge and Attitudes in Dementia".

Results

From March/2022 to June/2023, 296 PCP responded to the questionnaire. They were mostly women (52.7%, 156), with a median [IQR] age of 35 [29-44] years, mostly were White (82.1%, 243) and had 7 (4-1

SUBMITTER: Perin D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11481289 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature