Knowledge about Dementia and its Associated Factors: Study among the Middle-aged Population in Indonesia

Susiana Nugraha; Tsukumi Tondokoro; Indri Hapsari Susilowati; Bonardo Prayoga Hasiholan; Sudibyo Alimoeso; Tri Budi W. Rahardjo; Kuniyasu Takagi; Koji Wada

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.8892

Authors

Susiana Nugraha Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Respati Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia; Centre for Family and Ageing Studies, University of Respati Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Tsukumi Tondokoro Graduate School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0888-6737
Indri Hapsari Susilowati Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
Bonardo Prayoga Hasiholan Department of Occupational Health, Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
Sudibyo Alimoeso Centre for Family and Ageing Studies, University of Respati Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Tri Budi W. Rahardjo Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Respati Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia; Centre for Family and Ageing Studies, University of Respati Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Kuniyasu Takagi Graduate School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan
Koji Wada Graduate School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7278-7514

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.8892

Keywords:

Dementia, Knowledge, Sociodemographic, Middle-aged, Indonesian

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem solving, and other thinking skills that can interfere with daily life. Dementia is generally experienced by the older people. Nearly 10 million new cases of dementia reported each year, and more than 50% of dementia patients live in low and middle-income countries. With these potentially increasing number of dementia cases, accurate knowledge about dementia is essential for the community as it could be beneficial for the quality of care and reducing its progression.

AIM: This study aimed to assess knowledge about dementia in the middle-aged age group and to determine the sociodemographic factors associated with knowledge about dementia in Indonesia.

METHODS: A cross-sectional survey targeted the middle-aged population (40–59 years old), using an online questionnaire examining sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, occupation), living arrangements, and the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale.

RESULTS: A total of 1147 respondents were examined, revealing that more than 67% of the participants had poor knowledge about dementia. We revealed that female gender, younger age, and higher occupational level were significantly associated with good knowledge about dementia in various subscales. Interestingly, the living arrangements showed no significant association with knowledge about dementia in any subscale.

CONCLUSION: The results emphasize the importance of intensive public health awareness to improve public knowledge about dementia in Indonesia, specifically targeting men and older individuals, as well as those with lower occupational levels.

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