Characteristics of Patients with Dementia Attended in a Tertiary Outpatient Clinic in Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Shams, Mostafa Amr Tarek

doi:10.4172/1994-8220.1000143

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“…Saudi Arabia follows a similar trajectory, with an estimated dementia prevalence of 12.9%, surpassing previous local hospital-based studies and aligning with findings from Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands. Despite this, research on dementia in the Gulf region is relatively limited compared to the Western world [ 16 ]. Recent years have witnessed substantial progress in scientific knowledge pertaining to cognition and dementia.…”

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Evaluating the General Population of Saudi Arabia for Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Dementia

Mohamad,

Alsaeed,

Merdad

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Introduction Dementia, a prevalent neurological condition, has a significant global impact on individuals and communities. Despite affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide, with an expected tripling by 2050, there are currently no widely available disease-modifying treatments. Recent efforts have concentrated on strategies involving legislation, regulations, and population-wide initiatives to address dementia risk, diagnosis, and care. Methods This cross-sectional survey engaged 6123 participants in Saudi Arabia, utilizing a multistage sampling design across provinces and cities. The study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the Saudi Arabian general population regarding dementia. Results Participants displayed diverse opinions on dementia knowledge, with females exhibiting higher rates of knowledge, attitudes, and practices than males. Notably, 97.2% of females were aware of dementia compared to 78% of males. The perception of dementia as a healthcare priority was significantly higher in females (84.1%) than in males (59.6%). Older females (≥65) were identified as the age group most associated with dementia (92.50%) compared to males (71.10%). Conclusion While participants demonstrated excellent knowledge of hearing about dementia, understanding symptoms, and identifying modifiable factors, their knowledge regarding prevention and curability was found to be inadequate. A significant gender association was observed, with females exhibiting higher knowledge, attitudes, and practices than males.

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Evaluating the General Population of Saudi Arabia for Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Dementia

Mohamad,

Alsaeed,

Merdad

et al. 2023

Cureus

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‏Factors associated with public knowledge and attitude to dementia: a cross sectional study

Algethami¹,

Alabdulsalam²,

Almagbool³

et al. 2019

IJMDC

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Background: Dementia is a condition that appears in elder individuals; it is characterized by a decline in functional, behavioral, and cognitive performance, which interfere with the daily functions of the patient and his independence. Dementia has medical and social impacts on patients, and it also affects his family and individuals around him. This study aims to investigate the knowledge and attitude as well as associated factors of the general population about dementia. Methodology: This study was conducted on the general population using an online survey. The study was conducted between the periods from May 2019 to August 2019. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS program version 21. Results: The study included 400 participants; 32.5% of the participants knew about dementia, whereas 67.5% had no or few knowledge. There were only 18% of the participants who thought that caring for someone with dementia could be very rewarding, 47.5% of the participants felt that dementia patients could live alone in early stage, while in late-stage, there were 75% individuals who thought that patients could be managed by medication. Each gender, age, and education level affected the level of knowledge (P=0.01, 0.04, 0.02, respectively). Conclusion: There was a lack of knowledge among the general population about dementia, and they had a negative attitude toward it. Gender, age, and education level were factors that had an impact on the level of knowledge.

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Characteristics of Patients with Dementia Attended in a Tertiary Outpatient Clinic in Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Abstract: Background: Increasing longevity and a growing older population is associated with a higher prevalence of dementia. However; research on dementia in the Gulf region is relatively scanty compared to the western world.

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Evaluating the General Population of Saudi Arabia for Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Dementia

Evaluating the General Population of Saudi Arabia for Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Dementia

‏Factors associated with public knowledge and attitude to dementia: a cross sectional study

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Characteristics of Patients with Dementia Attended in a Tertiary Outpatient Clinic in Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Abstract: Background: Increasing longevity and a growing older population is associated with a higher prevalence of dementia. However; research on dementia in the Gulf region is relatively scanty compared to the western world.

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Evaluating the General Population of Saudi Arabia for Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Dementia

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