Factors Associated With Family Caregivers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Home-Based Geriatric Care in Primary Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Ns.Savitri Gemini, M.Kep
• Prof. dr. Nur Indrawati Lipoeto, M.Sc., PhD., SpGK
• Prof. Dr. dr. Rizanda Machmud, M.Kes., FISPH., FISCM, Sp.KKLP Subsp.FOMC
• Dr.dr.Hj.Arina Widya Murni, Sp.PD-Kpsi FINASIM

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026) | Pages: 109–120

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