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Correlates of dementia attitudes in a sample of middle-aged Australian adults
Aims To examine sociodemographic factors associated with attitudes regarding dementia. Method A cross‐sectional, convenience sample of 616 adults aged 40–65 years completed an online survey examining sociodemographic factors and dementia attitudes. The associations between sociodemographic variables...
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To examine sociodemographic factors associated with attitudes regarding dementia.
Method
A cross‐sectional, convenience sample of 616 adults aged 40–65 years completed an online survey examining sociodemographic factors and dementia attitudes. The associations between sociodemographic variables and dementia attitudes were examined using general linear modelling.
Results
Four attitudinal factors were identified. Three were associated with negative attitudes (Personal Avoidance, Fear of Labelling and Fear of Discrimination) and one with more positive attitudes (Person Centredness). Demographic factors (e.g. age, sex, education) were significantly associated with some attitudinal factors. For example, men (P = 0.001) and individuals with lower education levels (P = 0.03) had higher scores on the Personal Avoidance factor.
Conclusions
This study is the first to examine correlates of attitudes towards dementia in an Australian sample. Future research could improve understanding of distinct factors associated with dementia and lead to strategies to reduce stigmatised views of people with dementia in the community. |
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To examine sociodemographic factors associated with attitudes regarding dementia.
Method
A cross‐sectional, convenience sample of 616 adults aged 40–65 years completed an online survey examining sociodemographic factors and dementia attitudes. The associations between sociodemographic variables and dementia attitudes were examined using general linear modelling.
Results
Four attitudinal factors were identified. Three were associated with negative attitudes (Personal Avoidance, Fear of Labelling and Fear of Discrimination) and one with more positive attitudes (Person Centredness). Demographic factors (e.g. age, sex, education) were significantly associated with some attitudinal factors. For example, men (P = 0.001) and individuals with lower education levels (P = 0.03) had higher scores on the Personal Avoidance factor.
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To examine sociodemographic factors associated with attitudes regarding dementia.
Method
A cross‐sectional, convenience sample of 616 adults aged 40–65 years completed an online survey examining sociodemographic factors and dementia attitudes. The associations between sociodemographic variables and dementia attitudes were examined using general linear modelling.
Results
Four attitudinal factors were identified. Three were associated with negative attitudes (Personal Avoidance, Fear of Labelling and Fear of Discrimination) and one with more positive attitudes (Person Centredness). Demographic factors (e.g. age, sex, education) were significantly associated with some attitudinal factors. For example, men (P = 0.001) and individuals with lower education levels (P = 0.03) had higher scores on the Personal Avoidance factor.
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This study is the first to examine correlates of attitudes towards dementia in an Australian sample. 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To examine sociodemographic factors associated with attitudes regarding dementia.
Method
A cross‐sectional, convenience sample of 616 adults aged 40–65 years completed an online survey examining sociodemographic factors and dementia attitudes. The associations between sociodemographic variables and dementia attitudes were examined using general linear modelling.
Results
Four attitudinal factors were identified. Three were associated with negative attitudes (Personal Avoidance, Fear of Labelling and Fear of Discrimination) and one with more positive attitudes (Person Centredness). Demographic factors (e.g. age, sex, education) were significantly associated with some attitudinal factors. For example, men (P = 0.001) and individuals with lower education levels (P = 0.03) had higher scores on the Personal Avoidance factor.
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| subjects | Adult Age Factors Aged attitude Attitudes Australia Avoidance Cross-Sectional Studies dementia Dementia - psychology demographic factors Educational Status Fear Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Internet Linear Models Male Males Middle Aged Middle Aged Adults Prejudice Public Opinion Senility Sex Education Sex Factors social stigma Sociodemographic Factors Stereotyping Surveys and Questionnaires |
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