Knowledge and Attitude on Dementia among Nursing Students of Pokhara

Knowledge and attitudes towards patients with Alzheimer's disease across different educational levels of nursing and in different care settings: A cross-sectional study

Oral health is an important aspect of general health, and is of great importance, especially in disabled children. A school is an ideal place for the implementation of preventive programs. Considering the significance of the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease in disabled children, and the important role of teachers in the oral health promotion of students, this study aimed to assess the oral health knowledge, attitude, and performance of teachers and healthcare workers in special schools for the disabled children in Isfahan. This descriptive-analytical study evaluated the oral health knowledge, attitude, and performance of 172 teachers and healthcare workers of special schools for disabled children in Isfahan using a questionnaire. The participants were selected using census sampling. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using SPSS via the Chi-square test, t-test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient at P < 0.05 level of significance. The mean score of knowledge and attitude of teachers was 72.2% and 80.5%, respectively. The mean score of knowledge of healthcare workers was significantly higher than that of teachers (P = 0.007). Age had no significant correlation with the knowledge score (P = 0.41) but was significantly correlated with the attitude score (P = 0.01). Work experience had a significant correlation with the knowledge (P = 0.02) and attitude (P = 0.005) scores. In addition, the educational level had a significant correlation with the knowledge (P < 0.001) and attitude (P = 0.007) scores. The findings of this research showed that work experience had a significant correlation with the knowledge and attitude scores, which can be due to more contact of teachers with longer work experience with disabled children and their higher perception of hygienic needs and problems of these children.

Parental and caregivers' hygiene-related knowledge, attitude and practice are compelling factors in the prevention of stunting and malnutrition among the aboriginal children in Malaysia, which are highly modifiable. This study was conducted to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice related to hygiene among primary caregivers of the under three aboriginal (known as Orang Asli) children community in Malaysia. A total of 166 primary caregivers of the under three children of the aboriginal community in Kuala Langat district, Selangor were recruited. Data related to caregivers', child's and environmental factors were collected using a validated and reliable questionnaire, with knowledge, attitude and practice being the dependent variables. IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0 was used to analyse the data. Pearson's correlation was conducted to identify the relationship between continuous data. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice related to hygiene, as well as the predictors. The mean scores for knowledge, attitude and practice related to hygiene were 6.91 (2.12), 23.67 (3.16), 29.97 (3.55) and 43.05 (4.41), respectively. Significant moderate positive correlations were found between attitude and hygiene practice (r = 0.445, P < 0.001). Self-efficacy was significantly correlated with attitude (r = 0.442, P < 0.001) and practice (r = 0.557, P < 0.001), with every unit increase in self-efficacy will predict 0.281 and 0.536 increase in attitude (B = 0.281, 95% CI: 0.126-0.435) and practice (B = 0.536, 95% CI: 0.348-0.725) scores respectively. Moderate mean scores for hygiene related knowledge, attitude and practice were observed in this study, with self-efficacy being a significant predictor for both hygiene-related attitude and practice but not knowledge. The self-efficacy of the caregivers should be sustained through continuous health education and counselling, to ensure improved hygiene practice. Future related research should consider the mediating role of self-efficacy on attitude and practice.

Within the context of Chinese healthcare settings, from the perspective of clinical nursing practice in China, the present study was designed to systematically evaluate registered nurses' theoretical knowledge, attitude, and practice(KAP)toward assessing the Intrinsic Capacity in the aging population. This cross-sectional study based on online questionnaires included 606 clinical nurses who were employed in a tertiary hospital in Xinjiang from November 21, 2024 to February 18, 2025. Using the Delphi method to create a self-made online questionnaire to collect participants' sociodemographic information and KAP scores of changes in the Intrinsic Capacity of the elderly. Of the collected data, 606 questionnaires were deemed valid for analysis. the research instrument showed high reliability, as evidenced by Cronbach's α values of 0.979 for knowledge, 0.916 for attitude, and 0.936 for practice sections. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted, and the Bartlett's test of sphericity result was 0.814.The mean knowledge score was 34.75 ± 11.165(possible range:18-90).The mean attitude score was 20.86 ± 5.488(possible range: 11-35).The mean practice score was 32.69 ± 8.695(possible range:16-72). Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores of clinical nurses regarding the intrinsic capacity of older patients were treated as dependent variables. LASSO regression was employed to identify significant predictors. The results indicated that: nursing hierarchy (λ = 0.509), prior receipt of intrinsic capacity training (λ = 1.739), hospital support for new technology development in geriatric care (λ = 2.919), and nurses' perceived adequacy of existing knowledge to meet clinical needs (λ = 4.755) were independently associated with knowledge scores. For attitude scores, significant predictors included hospital support for new technology development in geriatric care (λ = 1.846), perceived adequacy of existing knowledge to meet clinical needs (λ = 1.580), and expected frequency of training (λ = 0.699). Practice scores were independently associated with prior receipt of intrinsic capacity training (λ = 1.914), hospital support for new technology development in geriatric care (λ = 0.144), the proportion of patients aged over 60 cared for during the past year (λ = 1.176), and perceived adequacy of existing knowledge to meet clinical needs (λ = 2.696). The structural equation modeling path coefficients revealed significant direct pathways: from knowledge to attitude(r = 0.732, P < 0.01), knowledge to practice(r = 0.617, P < 0.01), and attitude to practice(r = 0.666, P < 0.01).The bootstrap mediation effect test results indicated an indirect effect (B = 0.421, 95%CI: 0.296-0.558) and a direct effect (B = 0.295, 95%CI: 0.146-0.451), with effect proportions of 59% and 41%, respectively. This investigation reveals the insufficient understanding, attitude, and practice of clinical nurses in Xinjiang towards changes in the Intrinsic Capacity of elderly patients.

BACKGROUNDDementia is a severe neurological and psychological disease that occurs in older adults worldwide. The knowledge and attitude of medical-vocational college students play an important role in supporting primary healthcare systems.AIMTo investigate the level of knowledge, contact experience, and attitudes toward dementia among medical-vocational college students in China.METHODSA cross-sectional survey was conducted, and 3-year medical and medical-related students from eight vocational colleges in Anhui province were recruited. The contact experience, attitudes, and knowledge level of students toward dementia were assessed using a questionnaire designed according to the Chinese version of the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS). RESULTSA total of 2444 medical and medical-related students completed the survey, of whom 86.7% of respondents had interests and concerns regarding Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and 29.2% of respondents had experiences of contact with dementia patients. Overall attitudes toward dementia were negative. Only 35.4% of students were interested in participating in the caregiving of dementia patients. The mean score of students’ knowledge about AD as assessed by the ADKS was 21.16 (standard deviation, 3.43) out of 30. CONCLUSIONDementia-related knowledge of medical-vocational college students was at a medium level, and their overall attitudes toward dementia were negative.

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Background With our ageing population, medical students should expect to encounter and treat growing numbers of patients with dementia throughout their careers. This must be reflected during their preclinical and clinical training. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes towards patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (ad) and dementia among undergraduate medical students in Ireland. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out of medical students undergoing hospital-based clinical attachments using the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS) and Dementia Attitudes Scale (DAS). These were distributed electronically. The ADKS is a 30-point true/false questionnaire covering 7 areas of knowledge of ad. The DAS is a 20-item scale using a 7-point Likert scale assessing attitudes towards patients with dementia across two domains: ‘dementia knowledge’ and ‘social comfort’. Demographics were collected including age, gender, academic year, student type (undergraduate or postgraduate) and desired field of future study. Data was collected and analysed via Qualtrics. Results The survey was distributed to 415 students, with a 21.7% respondent rate (n = 90). 64.7% (n = 54) were female, mean age of 23.3 years. 68.6% of students were in their first phase of clinical attachment (n = 59), undergraduate students represented 95.4% of respondents (n = 82). Mean percentage of correct answers on the ADKS was 83.7%. The domain with the highest correct scores was ‘Assessment and Diagnosis’ at 93.6%. The mean score on the DAS was 7.4% (108.4/140); when analysed by subgroup, mean score on ‘comfort’ was 68.1% (47.7/70) and mean score on ‘knowledge’ was 88.2% (61.7/70). Conclusion Participating medical students demonstrated high levels of ad knowledge and high positive attitudes scores towards patients with dementia. Scores were higher for ‘knowledge’ than ‘comfort’. Limitations included volunteer bias and social-desirability bias. This study identifies areas of deficits in students’ experience and attitudes and provides useful insights to inform training requirements for medical students to ensure they are adequately trained for these major demographic changes.

Statement of the Problem: A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program Regarding Suicidal Prevention among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges of Jammu.Aim of the Study: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program regarding suicidal prevention among nursing students in selected nursing colleges of Jammu.Objectives:•To assess pre-test knowledge regarding suicidal prevention among nursing students in selected nursing colleges of Jammu.•To assess post-test knowledge regarding suicidal prevention among nursing students in selected nursing colleges of Jammu.•To compare pre-test and post-test knowledge regarding suicidal prevention among nursing students in selected nursing colleges of Jammu.•To find out the association of pre-test knowledge with selected socio-demographic variables in selected nursing colleges of Jammu.Methodology: A quantitative research approach was used and pre-experimental (one group pre-test post-test) research design was adopted for the study. The target population of the study was nursing students in selected nursing colleges of Jammu. Sample size was 60 nursing students. Data analysis was done based on objectives and hypothesis of the study. Result: The study result revealed that out of 60 nursing students as per pre-test knowledge, maximum 43(72%) nursing students were having inadequate knowledge, followed by 12(20%) nursing students were having moderate knowledge and minimum 5(8%) nursing students were having adequate knowledge whereas in post-test knowledge, maximum 35(58%) nursing students were having adequate knowledge, followed by 24(40%) nursing students were having moderate knowledge and minimum 1(2%) nursing students were having moderate knowledge.The mean score of pre-test knowledge was 9 and S.D score was 2.139 whereas the mean score of post-test knowledge was 9.81 and S.D was 1.78. Paired t-test was applied. The calculated value was found to be 5.595 which was more than table value at 0.05 level of significance. There was no significant association of pre-test knowledge with selected socio-demographic variables in selected nursing colleges of Jammu.

Introduction: Menopause is a natural aging process that occurs due to decreased production of testosterone. As the population ages, andropause is becoming a serious health problem. Due to the limited studies on andropause in Iran and the unfamiliarity of men with this concept, a study was conducted to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of men over 40 years old in Meybod about andropause. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 400 men over 40 years of age. Sampling was cluster sampling and data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire, and then analyzed by analysis of variance, Pearson correlation test and regression test in SPSS software version 18. Results: Based on the results of the study, men's knowledge about andropause was low and their attitude was negative and the mean score of participants' knowledge about andropause by age groups (P &lt;0.05), education (P &lt;0.05) and occupation (P &lt;0.05 was significant and the mean score of their attitude towards andropause was significant in terms of age groups (P &lt;0.05) and occupation (P &lt;0.05) but in terms of education (P&gt; 0.05). ) did not make sense. According to Pearson correlation coefficient, there is a statistically significant relationship between the mean score of knowledge and the score of attitude. Conclusion: The knowledge of men in Meybod about andropause is low and their attitude is negative and they need more education about andropause.

BackgroundThe education and training of health professions students in geriatric care is critical to their future clinical practice. However, the knowledge and attitude of health science students toward geriatric care are barely studied in Ethiopia.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of graduating medical, pharmacy, and nursing (MPN) students towards geriatric care at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, North West Ethiopia.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 301 graduating MPN students using stratified random sampling from June 30, 2022, to July 30, 2022. The data was collected by using previously validated self-administered structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were done. A statistical significance was declared at a p-value < 0.05.ResultsThe majority of graduating MPN students had either neutral (70.76%) or positive (16.28%) attitudes towards older people; however, a greater amount (88%) of them had poor knowledge of geriatric care. The knowledge of female students was significantly less favorable than the knowledge of male students (p-value < 0.001). The knowledge and attitudes of pharmacy and nursing students were significantly lower than medical students (p-value < 0.001). The attitude mean rank score of students aged ≤25 years was significantly lower than students aged >25 years (p-value < 0.001).ConclusionThe majority of graduating MPN students had poor knowledge despite having either a neutral or positive attitude toward geriatric care. Female students had lower knowledge scores than male students. Similarly, pharmacy and nursing students had lower knowledge and attitude scores than medical students, and the attitude score of students aged ≤ 25 years was lower than students aged >25 years. Their respective departments should implement a strategy to improve the knowledge of MNP students.

Introduction: Sexual instinct needs education and training similar to other aspects of the human life. Education can promote changes in knowledge and attitudes of parents, especially mothers. Education has a main role in teaching healthy sexual behaviours among pre-school age children. Aim: To investigate the effect of the sexual education program on the knowledge and attitude of preschoolers� mothers. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was consucted in two healthcare centers in an urban area of Iran. Study subjects were preschoolers� mothers, which were selected using a multistage method. For each control and experiment groups, 39 individuals each were selected. The experiment group participated in four educational sessions in four weeks, one session per week. A self-administered questionnaire was developed for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results: Statistically significant differences in the mean score of knowledge and attitude between the groups immediately and eight weeks after the education program were reported (p < 0.001). The mean score of knowledge was increased from 27.23 to 34.2 immediately and to 37.44 eight weeks after the education program. The mean score of attitude in the experiment group significantly was increased from 48.54 to 59.15 immediately and to 64.49 eight weeks after the intervention (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The sexual education program influenced the knowledge and attitude of preschoolers� mothers. Therefore, mothers should be empowered regarding children�s sexual education. © 2018, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. All rights reserved.

Introduction Dementia is a growing global health challenge, and healthcare professionals’ knowledge and attitudes significantly influence quality of care.[1] Pharmacists, as key members of the healthcare team, play a central role in supporting medication use. Evidence indicates that pharmacist-led interventions can improve caregivers’ understanding, enhance medication adherence, and positively impact health outcomes for people with dementia (PwD).[2] However, little is known about pharmacists’ preparedness to care for PwD in Saudi Arabia. Aim This study sought to evaluate Saudi Arabian hospital pharmacists’ perceived knowledge and attitudes towards PwD, and identify factors associated with these outcomes. Pharmacists’ prior education and training in dementia and their future learning needs were also established. Methods A self-administered questionnaire (completed on paper or online) was distributed among hospital pharmacists in nine tertiary hospitals in Riyadh between December 2024 and March 2025. A purposive sampling approach was used to invite eligible pharmacists directly involved in dispensing medication for PwD (n = 372). Data were collected on respondents’ demographic characteristics, knowledge of dementia using the validated Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS, which assesses knowledge across seven domains: life impact, risk factors, symptoms, treatment and management, assessment and diagnosis, caregiving, and course of the disease), attitudes towards PwD using the Dementia Attitudes Scale (DAS), and education and training received on dementia. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to summarise participants’ characteristics and their responses, whilst regression analyses explored factors associated with knowledge and attitudes; p ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. Open-ended responses were analysed using content analysis. Results The response rate was 60.2% (224/372). Most respondents were female (n = 122, 54.5%) with a median age of 32 years. Many respondents were recent graduates, having been qualified for ≤5 years (n = 83, 37.1%). The overall mean knowledge score was 18.9 (SD ±3.6) out of 30, corresponding to 62.9% correct answers. Knowledge scores varied across domains, from 48.3% in ‘risk factors’ to 74.6% in ‘life impact.’ The overall mean attitude score was 93.5 (SD ±13.4) out of 140. Female respondents (β = 0.22, p = 0.001) and those with professional experience of PwD (β = 0.16, p = 0.02) had significantly higher knowledge scores. Having a relative with dementia (β = 0.20, p = 0.004) and holding a postgraduate qualification (β = 0.13, p = 0.06) were associated with more positive attitudes towards PwD. Most respondents (n = 208, 93.0%) had never received dementia-related training, although many expressed interest in attending future training focused on caregiving, communication, and medication use. Conclusion Although pharmacists generally expressed positive attitudes towards PwD, their knowledge was moderate, with notable gaps in areas such as the risk factors for dementia. Given the limited prior training reported and respondents’ interest in receiving further training, targeted educational interventions are needed to enhance pharmacists’ knowledge in this area. While these findings contribute to the limited evidence base, they may not be generalisable to other regions or healthcare settings in Saudi Arabia.

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Introduction: Providing care for vulnerable people, including older adults with dementia, that is safe and efficient is a significant factor in improving their health. This study aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate nursing students regarding dementia in older adults. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 126 undergraduate students at a Malaysian university using purposive sampling. The respondents’ knowledge of dementia was measured using the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS), and their attitudes towards dementia were measured using the Adolescent Attitudes towards Dementia. The scale of P&lt;0.05 was statistically significant, and the data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics 26.0 for Windows. Results: The results showed that 78.6% of undergraduate nursing students had higher knowledge of dementia than 92.9% had positive attitudes toward dementia. There is a significant relationship between years of study and knowledge of dementia among UKM nursing students (χ2= 14.93, p = 0.001). Conclusion: Most undergraduate students have higher knowledge of and positive attitudes towards dementia. A better understanding of the disease process improves the quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers. Longitudinal and comparative studies were suggested for further research.