Table 4 Correlations of age with participant responses to statements regarding ageing and dementia
From: Ageing, dementia and society – an epistemological perspective
Age | ||
|---|---|---|
Correlation coefficients ( n =980) | P -value (two-tailed) | |
Have heard of dementia. | 0.116** | .000 |
Ageing is a major risk factor for dementia. | 0.070** | .029 |
People with dementia should be placed in homes. | 0.175** | .000 |
People with severe dementia should becared for by professionals instead of familymembers. | 0.190** | .000 |