Table 3 Scores of Subscales of DKAS with previous dementia exposure stratification
Subscales | #Items (Total score) | Have Previous Dementia Exposure, N = 234 (Mean ± SD) | No Previous Dementia Exposure, N = 230 (Mean ± SD) | P valuea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
a) Causes and Characteristics | 7 (14) | 7.88 ± 2.58 | 7.30 ± 2.5 | 0.015* |
b) Communication and Behaviour | 6 (12) | 4.38 ± 2.39 | 4.11 ± 2.45 | 0.243 |
c) Care Considerations | 6 (12) | 9.49 ± 2.37 | 9.27 ± 2.47 | 0.333 |
d) Risks and Health Promotion | 6 (12) | 7.85 ± 2.60 | 7.53 ± 2.65 | 0.185 |