The French consider themselves poorly informed about Alzheimer's disease
April 15th, 2009 | by Dr. Dely | 38 views
During a visit to the geriatric division of the hospital Corentin Celton of AP-HP, in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine), Roselyne Bachelot presented the results of ae study on the perception of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease: the first concerns of French
Produced by the Institute for Prevention and Health Education (INPE), this study is part of the plan Alzheimer 2008-2012. The measure number 37, in fact plan to "raise public awareness of Alzheimer's diseasearound the cause of patients and their families, along with patient associations.
The results show that Alzheimer's disease and related disorders have become a major player in the concerns of French health. They are in fact the third largest citations, behind cancer and AIDS. More than four in five French (83%) also believe that the number of people with the diseaseAlzheimer's is increasing.
Despite fears that the disease, 91% of respondents said they would like however to know their diagnosis if they showed signs suggestive. The fears of the disease are enhanced by a feeling of impotence: 64% of respondents believe that nothing can be done to heal a person. This feeling of powerlessness is also reflected among doctors Generrealistic interviewed. These include express fear of making a wrong diagnosis, the report and having to manage a disease against which they feel unable to do anything.
Despite efforts to inform, Alzheimer's disease is still very stigmatizing: 31% of respondents indicate how they feel or would feel uncomfortable with a person with this condition. Similarly, 93% of respondents, agree with the assertion that the disease can have devastating effects on families of patients.
The French acknowledge, however, lack information. Almost four in ten be rather badly or very badly informed about the disease. This proportion is higher than for other public health topics, such as tobacco (only 5% of respondents felt poorly or very poorly informedon this point), alcohol (10%) or cancer (18%). Impact: 79% of respondents believe the media should rather talk about Alzheimer's disease.
Finally, the results of the study reveal the Inpes high expectations vis-à-vis the research. According to interviewees, the search for new treatments should be one of the three priority objectives of the State in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The FranFrench also reflect a degree of confidence in research: 65% believe that treatment for the disease will be found in their lifetime.
Hopital.fr
14/04/2009
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