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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2022; 10(28): 10097-10108
Published online Oct 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i28.10097
Published online Oct 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i28.10097
Table 4 Medical-vocational college students’ dementia knowledge as measured by the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale
| Question | No. of correct answers, n (%) | ||
| Total (n = 2444) | Medical majors (n = 1251) | Medical-related majors (n = 1193) | |
| 1 People with Alzheimer’s disease are particularly prone to depression | 2136 (87. 4) | 1115 (89.1) | 1021 (85.6) |
| 2 It has been scientifically proven that mental exercise can prevent a person from getting Alzheimer’s disease | 987 (40.4) | 548 (43.8) | 439 (36.8) |
| 3 After symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear, the average life expectancy is 6 to 12 yr | 1677 (68.6) | 866 (69.2) | 811 (68.0) |
| 4 When a person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes agitated, a medical examination might reveal other health problems that caused the agitation | 1908 (78.1) | 981 (78.4) | 927 (77.7) |
| 5 People with Alzheimer’s disease do best with simple instructions given one step at a time | 1768 (72.3) | 961 (76.8) | 807 (67.6) |
| 6 When people with Alzheimer’s disease begin to have difficulty taking care of themselves, caregivers should take over right away | 1538 (62.9) | 845 (67.5) | 693 (58.1) |
| 7 If a person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes alert and agitated at night, a good strategy is to try to make sure that the person gets plenty of physical activity during the day | 1916 (78.4) | 968 (77.4) | 948 (79.5) |
| 8 In rare cases, people have recovered from Alzheimer’s disease | 1312 (53. 7) | 736 (58.8) | 576 (48.3) |
| 9 People whose Alzheimer’s disease is not yet severe can benefit from psychotherapy for depression and anxiety | 2208 (90.3) | 1149 (91.8) | 1059 (88.8) |
| 10 If trouble with memory and confused thinking appears suddenly, it is likely due to Alzheimer’s disease | 1589 (65.0) | 879 (70.3) | 710 (59.5) |
| 11 Most people with Alzheimer’s disease live in nursing homes | 1724 (70.5) | 900 (71.9) | 824 (69.1) |
| 12 Poor nutrition can make the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease worse | 2051 (83.9) | 1059 (84. 7) | 992 (83.2) |
| 13 People in their 30s can have Alzheimer’s disease | 1546 (63.3) | 786 (62.8) | 760 (63.7) |
| 14 A person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes increasingly likely to fall down as the disease gets worse | 2245 (91.9) | 1164 (93.0) | 1081 (90.6) |
| 15 When people with Alzheimer’s disease repeat the same question or story several times, it is helpful to remind them that they are repeating themselves | 1561 (63.9) | 861 (68.8) | 700 (58.7) |
| 16 Once people have Alzheimer’s disease, they are no longer capable of making informed decisions about their own care | 1606 (65.7) | 840 (67.1) | 766 (64.2) |
| 17 Eventually, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will need 24 h supervision | 2065 (84.5) | 1079 (86.3) | 986 (82.6) |
| 18 Having high cholesterol may increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease | 1870 (76.5) | 951 (76.0) | 919 (77.0) |
| 19 Tremor or shaking of the hands or arms is a common symptom in people with Alzheimer’s disease | 1273 (52.1) | 717 (57.3) | 556 (46.6) |
| 20 Symptoms of severe depression can be mistaken for symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease | 1762 (72.1) | 942 (75.3) | 820 (68.7) |
| 21 Alzheimer’s disease is one type of dementia | 2173 (88.9) | 1114 (89.0) | 1059 (88.8) |
| 22 Trouble handling money or paying bills is a common early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease | 1649 (67.5) | 893 (71.4) | 756 (63.4) |
| 23 One symptom that can occur with Alzheimer’s disease is believing that other people are stealing one’s things | 1577 (64.5) | 848 (67.8) | 729 (61.1) |
| 24 When a person has Alzheimer’s disease, using reminder notes is a crutch that can contribute to decline | 1530 (62.6) | 855 (68.3) | 675 (56.6) |
| 25 Prescription drugs that prevent Alzheimer’s disease are available | 1336 (54.7) | 700 (56.0) | 636 (53.3) |
| 26 Having high blood pressure may increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease | 1948 (79.7) | 1002 (80.1) | 946 (79.3) |
| 27 Genes can only partially account for the development of Alzheimer’s disease | 1475 (60.4) | 685 (54.8) | 790 (66.2) |
| 28 It is safe for people with Alzheimer’s disease to drive, as long as they have a companion in the car at all times | 2064 (84.5) | 1053 (84. 2) | 1011 (84.7) |
| 29 Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured | 1784 (73.0) | 951 (76.0) | 833 (69.8) |
| 30 Most people with Alzheimer’s disease remember recent events better than things that happened in the past | 1458 (59.7) | 798 (63.8) | 660 (55.3) |
- Citation: Liu DM, Yan L, Wang L, Lin HH, Jiang XY. Dementia-related contact experience, attitudes, and the level of knowledge in medical vocational college students. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(28): 10097-10108
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v10/i28/10097.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v10.i28.10097