September 10, 2025International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science

Exploring the Link Between Informal Caregivers’ Knowledge and Practices in Dementia Care among Older Adults in Malaysia

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NRNormala RizaSultan Zainal Abidin University NINoor Aireen IbrahimMalaysia University of Science and Technology

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Quantitative analysis shows a positive relationship between caregivers' knowledge and practices in mental health care for older adults, suggesting implications for policy.

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A significant relationship exists between caregivers' knowledge of mental health and their caregiving practices.
Caregivers scored high in mental health knowledge (mean score 4.064) but moderate in caregiving practices (mean score 3.374).
The study utilized a survey method to assess knowledge and practices among 30 informal caregivers in Malaysia.
The findings highlight a need for comprehensive caregiving practices to improve mental health support for the elderly.

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Riza et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b4ab210217d64783f46 https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2025.908000179

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Quantitative analysis shows a positive relationship between caregivers' knowledge and practices in mental health care for older adults, suggesting implications for policy.

Exploring the Link Between Informal Caregivers’ Knowledge and Practices in Dementia Care among Older Adults in Malaysia

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Exploring the Link Between Informal Caregivers’ Knowledge and Practices in Dementia Care among Older Adults in Malaysia

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