TABLE 2.
Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale according to demographic characteristics, American Indian/Native Alaskan pow‐wow attendees (n = 341)
| Characteristic | % | Average Adjusted ADKS* (95% CI) | P for difference in ADKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years | .59 | ||
| 18–24 | 13 | 18.2 (17.2–19.3) | |
| 25–34 | 21 | 18.8 (17.9–19.7) | |
| 35–44 | 20 | 19.0 (18.1–19.9) | |
| 45–54 | 19 | 19.5 (18.6–20.4) | |
| 55–64 | 18 | 19.0 (18.1–20.0) | |
| 65–85 | 10 | 19.4 (18.1–20.7) | |
| Sex | .25 | ||
| Female | 62 | 19.2 (18.7–19.7) | |
| Male | 36 | 18.6 (17.9–19.3) | |
| Other | 2 | 20.6 (17.6–23.5) | |
| Completed education | <.001 | ||
| < High school | 7 | 15.3 (13.7–16.8) | |
| High school, GED, Vocational school | 25 | 17.2 (16.4–18.1) | |
| Some college | 39 | 19.2 (18.6–19.8) | |
| College graduate | 30 | 21.0 (20.3–21.7) | |
| Residence most of year | .43 | ||
| Reservation | 14 | 18.4 (17.3–19.4) | |
| Rural area or town, but not on reservation | 25 | 18.9 (18.1–19.7) | |
| Large metropolitan area | 61 | 19.2 (18.7–19.7) |
*
ADKS = Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale. Values are average adjusted predictions from a linear regression model including independent variables age, sex, education, and residence.