Dementia knowledge and attitudes of nursing undergraduate students—association between lifestyle background and practical training experience—
- VernacularTitle:Dementia knowledge and attitudes of nursing undergraduate students—association between lifestyle background and practical training experience—
- Author:
Hirohito NANBU
1
;
Kouhei HAYASHI
1
;
Fumiya TANJI
2
;
Yuki TSURUTA
1
;
Kazuki AWAJI
3
;
Noriko NAKAI
4
Author Information
- Keywords: nursing college student; dementia; knowledge and attitudes; lifestyle background; practical training experience
- From:Journal of Rural Medicine 2024;19(2):83-91
- CountryJapan
- Language:English
- Abstract: Objective: To clarify the association between dementia knowledge and attitudes, lifestyle backgrounds, and practical training experiences of nursing students, and examine the basic nursing education for dementia.Participants and Methods: A total of 412 first-to-fourth-year students at Nursing College A participated in the study. A cross-sectional survey was conducted regarding knowledge (15 questions) and attitudes (15 questions) related to dementia.Results: Consent was obtained from 158 individuals (The response rate was 38.3%). Significant items regarding dementia attitudes and cohabitation experiences were identified. Additionally, significant items regarding attitude toward dementia and care providing experiences were identified.Conclusion: Associations among attitude toward dementia, cohabitation experiences, and care providing experiences were determined. Knowledge and attitudes regarding dementia improved with practical training experience.
