Knowledge regarding Alzheimer’s Disease among College Students of Kathmandu, Nepal

Table 2

ADKS measurement on the basis of the respondent’s response ().

SN	Statements		Domain	Correct answer	Number	Mean	SD
1.	People with Alzheimer’s disease are particularly prone to depression.		LI	True	249	0.76	0.430
2.	It has been scientifically proven that mental exercise can prevent a person from getting Alzheimer’s disease.		RF	False	117	0.36	0.479
3.	After symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear, the average life expectancy is 6-12 years.		CO	True	115	0.35	0.478
4.	When a person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes agitated, a medical examination might reveal other health problems that caused the agitation.		AD	True	210	0.64	0.481
5.	People with Alzheimer’s disease do best with simple instructions giving one step at a time.		C	True	164	0.50	0.501
6.	When people with Alzheimer’s disease begin to have difficulty taking care of themselves, caregivers should take over right away.		C	False	76	0.23	0.422
7.	If a person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes alert and agitated at night, a good strategy is to try to make sure that the person gets plenty of physical activity during the day.		C	True	226	0.69	0.464
8.	In rare cases, people have recovered from Alzheimer’s disease.		CO	False	135	0.41	0.493
9.	People whose Alzheimer’s disease is not yet severe can benefit from psychotherapy for depression and anxiety.		TM	True	203	0.62	0.487
10.	If trouble with memory and confused thinking appears suddenly, it is likely due to Alzheimer’s disease.		AD	False	182	0.55	0.498
11.	Most people with Alzheimer’s disease live in nursing homes.		LI	False	228	0.69	0.462
12.	Poor nutrition can make the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease worse.		TM	True	223	0.68	0.468
13.	People in their 30s can have Alzheimer’s disease.		RF	True	159	0.48	0.500
14.	A person with Alzheimer’s disease becomes increasingly likely to fall down as the disease gets worse.		CO	True	208	0.63	0.483
15.	When people with Alzheimer’s disease repeat the same question or story several times, it is helpful to remind them that they are repeating themselves.		C	False	127	0.39	0.488
16.	Once people have Alzheimer’s disease, they are no longer capable of making informed decisions about their own care.		C	False	128	0.39	0.488
17.	Eventually, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will need 24-hour supervision.		CO	True	197	0.60	0.491
18.	Having high cholesterol may increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.		RF	True	137	0.42	0.494
19.	Tremor or shaking of the hands or arms is a common symptom in people with Alzheimer’s disease.		SY	False	141	0.43	0.496
20.	Symptoms of severe depression can be mistaken for symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.		AD	True	217	0.66	0.475
21.	Alzheimer’s disease is one type of dementia.		AD	True	216	0.66	0.476
22.	Trouble handling money or paying bills is a common early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.		SY	True	180	0.55	0.499
23.	One symptom that can occur with Alzheimer’s disease is believing that other people are stealing one’s things.		SY	True	151	0.46	0.499
24.	When a person has Alzheimer’s disease, using reminder notes is a crutch that can contribute to decline.		TM	False	129	0.39	0.489
25.	Prescription drugs that prevent Alzheimer’s disease are available.		RF	False	148	0.45	0.498
26.	Having high blood pressure may increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.		RF	True	177	0.54	0.499
27.	Genes can only partially account for the development of Alzheimer’s disease.		RF	True	181	0.55	0.498
28.	It is safe for people with Alzheimer’s disease to drive, as long as they have a companion in the car at all times.		LI	False	202	0.61	0.488
29.	Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured.		TM	True	134	0.41	0.492
30.	Most people with Alzheimer’s disease remember recent events better than things that happened in the past.		SY	False	126	0.38	0.487
Sum_ADKS	Number	Minimum	Maximum		Mean	SD
	329	8	26		15.45	2.95