Citation

Pratt CC, Wilson W, Benthin A, Schmall V. Gerontologist 1992; 32(2): 175-183.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Oxford University Press)

DOI

10.1093/geront/32.2.175

PMID

1577312

Abstract

Effective measures of knowledge about mental health in later life are valuable in both needs assessments and educational program evaluations. Described is the development of two short, true/false quizzes, one on alcohol problems and one on depression and suicide in later life. These quizzes can be used to plan and evaluate community education programs on mental health problems in later life. Procedures for developing other knowledge assessments are presented.

Language: en

Keywords

Aged; Alcohol Drinking; Depression; Health Education; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Program Evaluation; Surveys and Questionnaires