We were unable to find evidence that focused on issues about perceptions on dementia in Indonesia (via MOH, academic journals in Bahasa and English, as well as news articles in both languages). However, one study discussed the relationship between economic status, education, family harmony, and awareness of dementia among family members (Wahyuliati, 2010). The study found that formal education attainment correlates significantly with awareness of dementia, while economic status and levels of familial harmony are not correlated significantly. There is an understanding that family and community can play an important role in changing the perception towards dementia in Indonesia. However, many continue to think that memory loss is part of the aging.

References:

Wahyuliati, T. (2010). Hubungan antara Status Ekonomi, Status Pendidikan dan Keharmonisan Keluarga dengan Kesadaran Adanya Demensia dalam Keluarga The Relation Between Economic Status, Educational Status and Family Harmony to Awareness of Dementia in Family. Mutiara Medika, 10(1), 44–48.