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Knowledge and beliefs about help-seeking behavior and helpfulness of interventions for Alzheimer's disease
Author(s)	Sergio L Blay, Ariane Furtado, Erica T P Peluso
Journal title	Aging & Mental Health, vol 12, no 5, September 2008
Publisher	Taylor & Francis, September 2008
Pages	pp 577-586
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Dementia ; Therapeutics ; Information needs ; Public opinion ; Brazil.
Annotation	The lay public's attitude toward help seeking and preferences for treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in Sao Paulo, Brazil were investigated. A cross-sectional, population-based random sample of 500 household residents aged 18+ participated in face-to-face interviews, which included a vignette depicting AD and a structured questionnaire. Public opinion rest firmly in the lay support system. Psychologists, self-help groups and close relatives were often rated as helpful, as were many alternative treatments (e.g. vitamins, physical exercise, holiday). Limited education, younger age and experience with psychiatric problems are associated with the "medical" intervention model. Female sex and middle age are associated with "alternative" interventions. These results suggest that attitudes and belief systems have an important impact on help-seeking and treatment recommendations. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-081124234 A
Classmark	EA: LL: UV:IK: U5: 7W6
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