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Awareness and validated tools like the Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS) are crucial to improve training and early care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To evaluate the reliability and factorial structure of the ADKS in Ecuadorian university students enrolled in health science programs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 1089 students completed the ADKS. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega coefficients. 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