The mediating role of attitudes towards dementia on the relationship between dementia knowledge and behaviors towards persons with dementia: A cross-sectional study
Abstract:Background
The rising prevalence of dementia is a global health issue due to the worldwide increase in the number of adults over the age of 65 years. Persons living with dementia often experience discrimination in their life; thus, building a dementia-friendly community is important for reducing biases towards this population. The relationship between dementia knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards persons with dementia are significant factors in creating a dementia-friendly community. However, limited r… Show more
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