Knowledge Status and Influencing Factors of Alzheimer′s Disease among Caregivers in Rural Areas
Abstract：Objective:To understand the status quo of knowledge about Alzheimer′s Disease (AD) among caregivers for elders in rural areas,and to further explore the current situation,in order to to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and publicity of AD in rural areas.Methods:Using convenience sampling method,a total of 260 caregivers for elders selected from Fangcheng Village,Zhong Xiaomu Village,Nan Dule Village,Sha Wo Village in Baoding City were investigated by using the general information questionnaire and Chinese version of AD knowledge assessment scale (ADKS).Results:In the 7 areas of the total ADKS scores of caregivers for elders,the areas of care scored lowest.Whether there is education degree,the relationship with the elderly,whether or not to understand AD,attitudes towards AD learning,and whether there is AD propaganda or propaganda form in the village,the scores of these were statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion:In rural areas,caregivers for elders have poor knowledge of AD,while those with educational backgrounds have good effect on elderly care,but the effect of care is not positively proportional to their educational background.The elderly caregivers in the village have a strong desire to learn AD,but the publicity effect is very poor.Therefore,publicity should be strengthened,in which the leaflets and brochures will be better.
Keywords：Rural areasCaregiversAlzheimer′s Disease
Publication Date：2017-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 4-6 )