A cross sectional study to assess the knowledge, attitude and risk of Parkinson Disease among older adults

Parkinson`s Disease, a progressive nervous system disorder, involves the deterioration of nerve cells in the brain, leading to symptoms like movement difficulties, tremors, stiffness, and impaired balance. Beyond motor symptoms, non-motor complications such as neurobehavioral issues, autonomic dysfunction, sensory problems, depression, anxiety, rapid eye movement, sleep behavior disorder and dementia are also significant aspects of the disease. Aim: The study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and risk of Parkinson Disease among older adults. Methods: Non experimental research design and Purposive Sampling technique were used. Structured knowledge questionnaire and dichotomy scale for assessing attitude and risk assessment using Montreal Cognitive assessment Scale. Results: The participants were grouped into 50-55 years is (33%),55 -60 years (30%),60-65 years (24%),65-75 years (35%). Age group of 50-55 yrs has good knowledge on Parkinson disease.The age group of 50-55 years has good attitude 34.9%. 55-60 years has fair attitude 41%. Male has good attitude 50.4% than females. Male has good knowledge 53.3% than females. The mean score for risk is >4 , were participants those at risk is 25% in all age groups. Among the age group assessed by using Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale 50-55 years is 31.3 % and male is 56.3% which shows high risk for developing Parkinson Disease. Conclusion: The study concluded that tremors were found to be risk factor among the participants assessed.