Analysis of fear of dementia and related factors among elderly people in Changsha
Objective To understand the current situation of fear of dementia among the elderly in Changsha and its related factors in order to provide empirical evidence for lowering the level of dementia fear among the elderly and formulating effective strategies.Methods From July to September 2022,300 elderly people living in communities in Changsha were surveyed using a random sampling method.Data were collected via a questionnaire for general information,the Fear of Dementia Scale,the Social Support Rating Scale,and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale,and multiple linear regression was used to analyze related factors for fear of dementia in the elderly.Results For elderly people in Changsha,the fear of dementia score was 46.00(33.25,59.00),the social support score was 40.00(34.00,44.75),and the generalized anxiety disorder score was 3.00(2.00,4.00).According to analysis by Spearman's correlation,the level of fear of dementia among the elderly in Changsha was positively correlated to the level of generalized anxiety(r=0.232,P＜0.01)and negatively correlated to the level of social support(r=-0.226,P＜0.01).Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that level of education(β=-2.385,t=-3.201,P-0.002),family history of dementia(β=10.801,t=4.151,P＜0.001),frequency of physical examination(β=-2.601,t=-3.497,P=0.001),and social support(β=-0.347,t=-3.093,P=0.002)were related factors for fear of dementia in the elderly in Changsha.Conclusions Fear of dementia among the elderly in Changsha is at a moderate level,and there is no widespread generalized anxiety.Family history of dementia,education level,frequency of physical examination,and level of social support are relevant factors for fear of dementia.To lessen the level of fear of dementia,specific intervention methods should be formulated according to the relevant factors.
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