Community perceptions about dementia in southwestern Uganda

Community perceptions about dementia in southwestern Uganda

Abstract 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 in resource-limited settings is critical for developing effective interventions. We explored community perceptions...

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Main Authors: Judith Owokuhaisa, Godfrey Zari Rukundo, Edith Wakida, Celestino Obua, Stephanie S. Buss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Dementia
Culture
Social determinants of health
Social perception
Community mental health services
Uganda
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01543-6

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