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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine adolescents¡¯ knowledge and attitudes towards dementia and to provide basic data for educating about knowledge of dementia and strengthening positive attitudes towards dementia.
Methods: This study used a descriptive research design. The subjects were 502 middle and high school students. A questionnaire organized by 16 questions of knowledge and 10 questions of attitudes towards dementia was used.
Results: The subjects¡¯ knowledge level of dementia was low, and average score was 8.89¡¾2.95. The questions with low rate of correct answer were ¡°Dementia is caused by several dozens of diseases such as internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, etc.¡±, ¡°In spite of the dementia, patients can enjoy their favorite things.¡± The subjects¡¯ average score of attitudes towards dementia was 3.72¡¾0.58. Questions of negative attitudes were ¡°I don`t want to be closed to patients of dementia.¡±, ¡°I watch information or prevention about dementia in mass communications media.¡± The relationship between dementia-related knowledge and attitudes showed positive correlation.
Conclusion: The result means the mediation is necessary for improving dementia-related knowledge and strengthening positive attitudes in adolescents. The education programs should be proceeded to provide adolescents with correct information about dementia.
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KeyWords
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Dementia, Knowledge, Attitude, Adolescent
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