Abstract

Background : Global healthcare organizations expression escalating tasks because of the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease. When healthcare professionals do not fully understand these issues, patient outcomes and the overall quality of care are compromised, assessing existing nursing knowledge and identifying educational gaps is essential to address the prevalence of mental illness. Objective: This study investigated the level of awareness of Alzheimer’s disease among nurses in hospitals in Kirkuk. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, this study surveyed 120 nurses attending Azadi University Hospital/Kirkuk/Iraq, between July and November 2025. Results: Participants reported good knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease nursing, its symptoms, and its consequences, including interventions levels observed clinically. On the other hand, understanding remains moderate-to-low regarding measures of disease severity and contemporary treatment strategies. Statistical analysis revealed that specific demographic reasons, particularly age and gender, significantly associated with overall knowledge levels. Conclusion: This study generally shows that nurses have sufficient knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease. There are still significant gaps in their understanding of the brutality of the disease and its long-term management. Continuing education and exercise agendas are recommended to improve the nursing care competence of nurses and progress the quality of health care provided to people with Alzheimer’s disease.