Improving Dementia Knowledge in Taiwan
Author Information
Author(s): Kuo Tsuann Chung, Lai An Chi
Primary Institution: Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a dementia education effort in increasing dementia literacy among the public.
Conclusion
The dementia education sessions effectively improved dementia literacy, with variations observed across different demographic groups.
Supporting Evidence
- The educational intervention was effective in enhancing dementia literacy.
- The response rate for the study was 68%.
- The sessions were held at various community locations over three months.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching people about dementia can help them understand it better, but different groups of people learn in different ways.
Methodology
A pre- and post-test was administered to participants who attended dementia education sessions.
Limitations
The degree of improvement varied across different demographic groups and locations.
Participant Demographics
Majority were females (80%), aged 60 to 70 years (25.94%), with a university degree (53.71%), and retired (27.66%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website