Enhancing Dementia Awareness and Screening, and Reducing Stigmatizing Attitudes towards Dementia in Urban China: The Role of Opinion Leader Intervention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
The OLI was associated with marked improvements in dementia knowledge, reduced stigma, and higher screening uptake compared with traditional health education methods. These findings highlight OLI's potential as a feasible strategy to enhance dementia awareness and care in Chinese urban communities.
Authors
- Bao‐Liang Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7229-1519)
- Jing‐Xing Gao
- Jing Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2472-8207)
- H. Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0891-1805)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ALPHA PSYCHIATRY
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31083/ap38857
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 29.41
Funders
- Health Commission of Hubei Province