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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2019.17.11.419

A Study on the Knowledge, Attitude of Dementia, and Awareness of care giving for Elderly among of Nursing student  

Yun, Mi-Jin (Department of Nursing, Kaya University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.17, no.11, 2019 , pp. 419-426 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects on nursing students' knowledge, attitude towards dementia and about awareness of elderly care. The study participants were 288 nursing students from K' university on May 7 to 14, 2019.The data were analyzed by t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression using SPSS 20,0 program. The results revealed that students acquired knowledge of dementia by grade and religion as per general characteristics. The knowledge, attitude towards dementia and awareness of elderly care showed statistically significant differences in experience of care and education about dementia. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between the awareness of elderly care with knowledge (r = .105, p = 038) and attitude towards dementia (r = .556, p = 000). The students' attitude was explained about 31.3% in awareness of elderly care. As a findings, there is need to develop and apply a structured education program on dementia based on individual and group characteristics of nursing students. Also, it is recommended to provide continuous education and feedback.
Keywords
knowledge of dementia; attitude towards dementia; awareness of elderly care; nursing students; convergence;
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