Senior Moments Are Neverending Times When You Are Old (Are They?): First step of Turquoise Project

Öz, Didem; Yıldırım, Zerrin; Kıyı, İlayda; Özbek, Yağmur; Kulaç, İbrahim; Erkol, Gökhan; Tihan, Tarık; Gürvit, Hakan; Yener, Görsev

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“…20,21 Additionally, in their study Öz et al, 18-32 age group had lower awareness than other age groups (33-59, 60+). 14 Nevertheless, when compared to the findings of Seo et al's, study in South Korea (mean score for dementia knowledge is 9.0±2.1 out of 12 points), this level is low in general terms. 9,10 According to the study findings, only 26% of the participants stated that they had sufficient knowledge about dementia.…”

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“…12 Participants in dementia training are under-informed on dementia and AD, according to Tekin et al According to Öz et al, the general population, particularly young people, lacks accurate awareness of dementia definitions. 13,14 Age is an important risk factor for dementia, and young and elderly persons have different levels of consciousness. It is essential to raise awareness among young adults about prevention and early diagnosis, and to enhance older adults' knowledge of dementia early detection and patient care.…”

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Dementia Knowledge in Older and Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

KORKMAZ YAYLAGÜL,

AKIŞ,

ÇOBAN

et al. 2024

Turkiye Klinikleri J Health Sci

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The difficulties experienced by dementia patients significantly affect the daily lives of patients and their families. The incidence of Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common diseases associated with dementia, is increasing. For this reason, raising awareness about dementia is of critical importance in terms of early diagnosis, treatment, care, behavior and attitudes towards individuals with dementia. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study aims to determine whether being young or old makes a difference in the level of knowledge about dementia. For this purpose, a questionnaire consisting of 2 parts was developed. A total of 800 people, consisting of young (20-39) and older (65+) individuals, participated in the study. Data from the study were analyzed using t-test and analysis of variance. Results: The results do not show that there is a significant agerelated difference in the level of knowledge about dementia. However, when age, gender, marital status and education were added, significant differences were found between the groups. When the difference between the knowledge levels of the participants according to age and gender was compared, it was found that older women scored higher than older men, and this difference was statistically significant. Conclusion: Having adequate information on dementia and related diseases is important for early diagnosis and the positive attitude and awareness of individuals and caregivers towards patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. In general, although the level of knowledge about dementia is not very low, it is recommended to organize formal education and awareness programs to increase awareness.

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Dementia Knowledge in Older and Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

KORKMAZ YAYLAGÜL,

AKIŞ,

ÇOBAN

et al. 2024

Turkiye Klinikleri J Health Sci

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What does the public really know about dementia? A community‐based cross‐sectional survey in Turkiye

Akyol,

Güney,

Özgül

et al. 2024

Public Health Nursing

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Despite the increasing burden of dementia, there has been no evaluation of the level of dementia knowledge among the general public in Turkiye. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the public's knowledge regarding dementia and the factors predicting this knowledge. This is a community‐based cross‐sectional study.A survey was conducted with 1106 participants between April and August 2023.The research tools were demographic characteristics form, a Turkish version of the dementia knowledge assessment scale (DKAS‐T), and a form focusing on sociodemographic information and questions related to the degree of dementia knowledge. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression.The mean score on the DKAS‐T was 12.32 ± 6.05 (min: 0 points, max: 33 points) out of 34. The sample recorded an incorrect response for less than half of the items in the dementia knowledge scale. Adjusted R2 was used as explanatory power. Moreover, the results of the multiple regression analysis identified various factors that significantly predicted dementia knowledge scores: age, prior education about dementia, experience of caring for a PwD, interaction with a PwD, and self‐reported risk of being diagnosed with dementia in the future. These variables accounted for 18.1% of the total variance of dementia knowledge.Dementia is not well known in the public. The finding underscores the need for targeted educational initiatives to enhance dementia knowledge in the Turkish population. Interventions should focus on addressing specific areas of deficiency identified in the DKAS‐T.

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Attitudes toward pre-symptomatic screening for Alzheimer’s dementia in five European countries: a comparison of family members of people with Alzheimer’s dementia versus non-family members

Angelidou,

Makri,

Beyreuther

et al. 2023

Front. Genet.

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Introduction: Pre-symptomatic screening is getting more attention in healthcare as it detects the risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which is very useful for treatment or prevention. AD screening could play an important role in individuals with at least one affected first-degree relative, but also without family history. As the demand for screening is rising worldwide, it is important to consider possible cross-cultural differences in attitudes toward pre-symptomatic screening in order to tailor healthcare services to the needs of each country.Objective: This study aims to investigate the attitudes of family members and non-family members of people with dementia toward pre-symptomatic screening and explore possible differences in attitudes across five European countries (Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, Turkey) using translated versions of the “Perceptions regarding pRE-symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease Screening” questionnaire (PRE-ADS).Methods: The multicultural sample (N = 650) was recruited from samples that were previously used in validation studies of the translated PRE-ADS versions. The subscale “Acceptability of Screening”, consisting of five PRE-ADS items to specifically explore willingness to undergo screening, was created. Ιnternal consistency was measured, and structural validity was determined using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Group comparisons were performed to investigate differences in attitudes toward pre-symptomatic AD screening regarding family history and country of origin using the PRE-ADS and the “Acceptability of Screening” mean scores.Results: Construct validity was acceptable for the PRE-ADS. Both the PRE-ADS (α = 0.76) and its subscale “Acceptability of Screening” (α = 0.90) had good internal consistency. Overall, 56.9% of the total sample expressed a positive intention toward pre-symptomatic AD screening. T-tests showed significantly higher mean scores of participants with an affected family member. An international comparison revealed differences in the “Acceptability of Screening” mean score across the five European countries. No cross-cultural differences were found for the PRE-ADS mean score after adjusting for confounding variables.Conclusion: The PRE-ADS and its subscale are reliable tools for assessing pre-symptomatic AD screening attitudes. Variations in the acceptability of screening seem to be linked to family history and cultural influences. Further research with larger samples is needed to explore underlying relationships.

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Senior Moments Are Neverending Times When You Are Old (Are They?): First step of Turquoise Project

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References 15 publications

Dementia Knowledge in Older and Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dementia Knowledge in Older and Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

What does the public really know about dementia? A community‐based cross‐sectional survey in Turkiye

Attitudes toward pre-symptomatic screening for Alzheimer’s dementia in five European countries: a comparison of family members of people with Alzheimer’s dementia versus non-family members

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