Open AccessAssessment of the Knowledge and Attitude Towards Dementia Among Undergraduate University Students in Uganda
Author(s) -
Phillip Musoke,
Ronald Olum,
Shallon Kembabazi,
Brandy Nantaayi,
Felix Bongomin,
Mark Kaddumukasa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advances in medical education and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-7258
DOI - 10.2147/amep.s301445
Subject(s) - dementia , interquartile range , medicine , odds ratio , odds , family medicine , gerontology , psychology , logistic regression , disease
Dementia remains a public health concern and a leading cause of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. However, the knowledge and attitudes towards dementia among university students remain unknown. This study assessed the knowledge and attitude towards dementia among university students in Uganda.