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KMID : 0379220200400010179
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2020 Volume.40 No. 1 p.179 ~ p.196
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Factors Affecting Fear of Dementia of Aged in the Community
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Kim Min-Suk
Kim Jeong-Sun
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to identify the factors impacting fear of dementia, targeting the aged in the community. The study targeted 258 seniors aged 65 or older attending the senior college or using the senior citizen community center in areas of Jeollannam-do. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient and a stepwise multiple linear regression. Fear of dementia of the aged showed significant positive correlations with dementia anxiety, and aged anxiety. dementia anxiety, aged anxiety, dementia experience, use of a hearing aid, religion, level of dementia interest were significant predictors influencing fear of dementia of aged in the community, and these variables accounted for 37.2% of the variance. Therefore, this study suggests that in order to p revent fear of dementia of aged people in the primary health care setting, it is necessary to have a nurse s assessment on the factors affecting dementia as well as a multi-faceted education strategy for proper recognition of dementia.
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KEYWORD
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aged, dementia, fear, anxiety, depression, physical activities, quality of life
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