Observational study assesses dementia's impact on quality of life in caregivers, indicating that cultural beliefs and multimorbidity significantly shape experiences.
Key Points
Findings reveal that caregivers' perceptions of dementia are influenced by cultural beliefs and multimorbidity.
Approximately 74% of dementia cases had diagnosis disclosure, with caregiver reactions ranging from acceptance to denial.
The average MMSE score among patients was 11.47, with lower scores tied to older age and socio-economic status.
Assessment included 73 caregivers, focusing on their socio-demographic data and reports on patient behavior and lifestyle.