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Does exposure to information about dementia change stigma? An experimental study
Fan Zhang1, Sheung-Tak Cheng1,2
1Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Aging & Mental Health
|April 9, 2019
Summary
Educational programs about dementia symptoms, including behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), did not alter public stigma. Stigma levels remained consistent across groups exposed to different information formats.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Educational programs on dementia risk negative perceptions.
- Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) may exacerbate stigma.
- Understanding the impact of symptom exposure on dementia stigma is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of educational exposure on dementia-related stigma.
- To determine if information on memory impairment and BPSD influences stigmatizing attitudes.
- To analyze moderating factors such as age, education, and personal experience with dementia.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial with 200 adult participants.
- Three groups: memory impairment vignettes, memory impairment plus BPSD vignettes, and control (no vignette).
- Stigma assessment post-exposure, analyzed using ANOVA with demographic and belief variables.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in stigma levels across the three groups.
- Exposure to dementia symptoms, including BPSD, did not alter stigmatizing attitudes.
- Younger age and lower education levels were associated with higher reported stigma.
Conclusions:
- Current educational approaches regarding dementia symptoms may not effectively reduce stigma.
- Information on cognitive and behavioral symptoms does not appear to increase or decrease stigma.
- Targeted interventions may be needed for specific demographics like younger or less educated individuals.
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