Poor level of knowledge on elderly care despite positive attitude among nursing students in Zanzibar Island: findings from a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is estimated by the year 2050, 80% of the global elderly population will be from the low-and middle income countries. Elderly care requires health workers with skills associated with an understanding of the biological, psychological, social and cultural theories related to aging. Nurses with better knowledge, skills and positive attitudes towards elderly care are highly needed and critically important for better healthcare and wellbeing of the elderly population. Therefore the objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of nursing students towards elderly care in Zanzibar Island.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Zanzibar involving three out of five nursing training institutions. Participants were selected by systema

SUBMITTER: Muhsin AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7547516 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature