Perceptions and experiences of dementia and its care in rural Kenya
CW Musyimi, DM Ndetei, S Evans-Lacko… - …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives We aimed to explore the perceptions towards dementia and related care across
three stakeholder groups in rural Kenya. Methods A total of 38 key stakeholders (carers of …
three stakeholder groups in rural Kenya. Methods A total of 38 key stakeholders (carers of …
Community perceptions about dementia in southwestern Uganda
Background With the increasing number of people surviving into older age in Africa,
dementia is becoming a public health concern. Understanding the social dynamics of …
dementia is becoming a public health concern. Understanding the social dynamics of …
Patient and caregiver experiences of living with dementia in Tanzania
J Walker, C Dotchin, M Breckons, E Fisher… - …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Tanzania is a low-income country with an increasing prevalence of dementia,
which provides challenges for the existing healthcare system. People with dementia often …
which provides challenges for the existing healthcare system. People with dementia often …
Social representation and practices related to dementia in Hai District of Tanzania
D Mushi, A Rongai, SM Paddick, C Dotchin, C Mtuya… - BMC Public Health, 2014 - Springer
Background With the increasing number of people surviving into old age in Africa, dementia
is becoming an important public health problem. Understanding the social dynamics of …
is becoming an important public health problem. Understanding the social dynamics of …
Understanding dementia care pathways for policy development and service planning in Kenya
CW Musyimi, LA Muyela, VN Mutiso, E Mutunga… - …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background In Kenya, there is lack of evidence on existing dementia care pathways, with
minimal or no presentation for dementia-related symptoms in health care settings …
minimal or no presentation for dementia-related symptoms in health care settings …
'It is stressful, almost every hour…': Experiences of caring for people living with dementia in Kenya—An interpretive phenomenological approach
Introduction As chronic conditions such as dementia become increasingly prevalent, the role
of caregivers will become ever more critical. In the East African region, little is known about …
of caregivers will become ever more critical. In the East African region, little is known about …
[HTML][HTML] Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about dementia in an urban Xhosa-speaking community in South Africa
V Khonje, C Milligan, Y Yako, M Mabelane… - Advances in Alzheimer's …, 2015 - scirp.org
Background: Dementia, a debilitating condition, requires particular attention in Southern
Africa where there is a dearth of prevalence data. Population ageing and other risk factors …
Africa where there is a dearth of prevalence data. Population ageing and other risk factors …
Awareness and understanding of dementia in African/Caribbean and South Asian families
J Adamson - Health & social care in the community, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
The objective of this study was to explore awareness, recognition and understanding of
dementia symptoms in families of South Asian and African/Caribbean descent in the UK. In …
dementia symptoms in families of South Asian and African/Caribbean descent in the UK. In …
Dementia-friendly communities: Exploring terms used to describe dementia, attitudes and reactions towards people with dementia in Ilembe district, South Africa
XP Mfene, BJ Pillay - Dementia, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background People with dementia often experience stigma, abuse and social exclusion in
their communities. Thus, developing dementia-friendly communities is a priority in the fight …
their communities. Thus, developing dementia-friendly communities is a priority in the fight …
Understanding, experiences and attitudes of dementia in India: a qualitative study
S Hurzuk, N Farina, M Pattabiraman… - …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
India is the world's second-most populous country and there are about 5.3 million people
with dementia in India. Only one out of ten people living with dementia in India ever gets a …
with dementia in India. Only one out of ten people living with dementia in India ever gets a …