Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Dementia
Introduction Limited research exists on the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian community residents toward people with dementia (PwD). As the prevalence of dementia is anticipated to increase, there is a critical need for informed knowledge and positive attitudes toward dementia in the Jordanian co...
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| author | Asem Abdalrahim PhD Khaled Mohammad Alamoush MSN Mohammed ALBashtawy PhD Shaher H. Hamaideh PhD Khitam Ibrahem Mohammad PhD, MSN, RN Abdullah Alkhawaldeh PhD Manar Alazzam PhD Nisser Alhroub PhD Mohammad Suliman PhD Bayan ALBashtawy MD |
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| description | Introduction Limited research exists on the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian community residents toward people with dementia (PwD). As the prevalence of dementia is anticipated to increase, there is a critical need for informed knowledge and positive attitudes toward dementia in the Jordanian community. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate people's knowledge of and attitudes toward PwD and identify the predictors of dementia knowledge and attitudes. Methods The study employed a cross-sectional research design and utilized a self-administered questionnaire as the primary data collection method. The study employed the Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS) to evaluate the knowledge of the participants, and the Dementia Attitudes Scale (DAS) was utilized to assess their attitudes in the Jordanian community. Multiple regression analysis was performed to find relevant factors influencing knowledge of and attitude toward dementia. Results The study's 346 participants revealed limited knowledge about dementia, with an average ADKS score of 17.21 out of 30. However, participants showed a positive attitude toward dementia, as evidenced by a mean DAS score of 88 out of 140. Statistical analysis demonstrated significantly higher knowledge scores among employed individuals ( P < .05), while females exhibited significantly higher attitude scores ( P < .05). Participants with experience in geriatric clinical practice, dementia education or training, informal caregiving experience, and a desire to learn more about dementia also exhibited significantly higher knowledge and attitude scores ( P < .05). Conclusion The study offers preliminary insights into the knowledge and attitudes toward dementia in the Jordanian population. The findings underscore the importance of continuing education and training to increase knowledge and understanding of dementia. Improving dementia care and support in Jordan requires enhancing knowledge and attitudes toward dementia. The study findings were presented to policymakers, with recommendations for strategic planning and the development of awareness programs. Future research can build upon these findings and promote evidence-based practices in dementia care and community awareness programs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d73736a3e6574ab29e9de00e294f858a2023-09-12T09:33:48ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open Nursing2377-96082023-09-01910.1177/23779608231201052Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward DementiaAsem Abdalrahim PhD0Khaled Mohammad Alamoush MSN1Mohammed ALBashtawy PhD2Shaher H. Hamaideh PhD3Khitam Ibrahem Mohammad PhD, MSN, RN4Abdullah Alkhawaldeh PhD5Manar Alazzam PhD6Nisser Alhroub PhD7Mohammad Suliman PhD8Bayan ALBashtawy MD9 Department of Community and Mental Health, , Mafraq, Jordan Co EHS, Amman, Jordan Department of Community and Mental Health, , Mafraq, Jordan Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, , Zarqa, Jordan Department of Midwifery, , Irbid, Jordan Department of Community and Mental Health, , Mafraq, Jordan Department of Community and Mental Health, , Mafraq, Jordan Faculty of Nursing, , Jerash, Jordan Department of Community and Mental Health, , Mafraq, Jordan , Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Irbid, JordanIntroduction Limited research exists on the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian community residents toward people with dementia (PwD). As the prevalence of dementia is anticipated to increase, there is a critical need for informed knowledge and positive attitudes toward dementia in the Jordanian community. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate people's knowledge of and attitudes toward PwD and identify the predictors of dementia knowledge and attitudes. Methods The study employed a cross-sectional research design and utilized a self-administered questionnaire as the primary data collection method. The study employed the Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS) to evaluate the knowledge of the participants, and the Dementia Attitudes Scale (DAS) was utilized to assess their attitudes in the Jordanian community. Multiple regression analysis was performed to find relevant factors influencing knowledge of and attitude toward dementia. Results The study's 346 participants revealed limited knowledge about dementia, with an average ADKS score of 17.21 out of 30. However, participants showed a positive attitude toward dementia, as evidenced by a mean DAS score of 88 out of 140. Statistical analysis demonstrated significantly higher knowledge scores among employed individuals ( P < .05), while females exhibited significantly higher attitude scores ( P < .05). Participants with experience in geriatric clinical practice, dementia education or training, informal caregiving experience, and a desire to learn more about dementia also exhibited significantly higher knowledge and attitude scores ( P < .05). Conclusion The study offers preliminary insights into the knowledge and attitudes toward dementia in the Jordanian population. The findings underscore the importance of continuing education and training to increase knowledge and understanding of dementia. Improving dementia care and support in Jordan requires enhancing knowledge and attitudes toward dementia. The study findings were presented to policymakers, with recommendations for strategic planning and the development of awareness programs. Future research can build upon these findings and promote evidence-based practices in dementia care and community awareness programs.https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608231201052 |
| spellingShingle | Asem Abdalrahim PhD Khaled Mohammad Alamoush MSN Mohammed ALBashtawy PhD Shaher H. Hamaideh PhD Khitam Ibrahem Mohammad PhD, MSN, RN Abdullah Alkhawaldeh PhD Manar Alazzam PhD Nisser Alhroub PhD Mohammad Suliman PhD Bayan ALBashtawy MD Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Dementia SAGE Open Nursing |
| title | Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Dementia |
| title_full | Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Dementia |
| title_fullStr | Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Dementia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Dementia |
| title_short | Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Dementia |
| title_sort | jordanian community people s knowledge of and attitudes toward dementia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608231201052 |
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