Dementia-Preventing Behavior Awareness and Uptake Rates among Japanese Women in Midlife: A Survey-Based Pilot Study

Yukiko Suzuki (), Nanako Yamane, Kanto Tsukagoshi, Mina Yamaguchi and Hideki Mochizuki
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Yukiko Suzuki: Department of Occupational Therapy, Kyorin University, Shimorenjyaku 5-4-1, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8612, Japan
Nanako Yamane: Graduate School of Comprehensive Scientific Research, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Ujinahigashi 1-1-71, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi 734-8558, Japan
Kanto Tsukagoshi: Akabane Rehabilitation Hospital, Akabanenishi 6-37-12, Kita-ku, Tokyo 115-0055, Japan
Mina Yamaguchi: Meirikai Chuo General Hospital, Higashijyujyo 3-2-11, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0001, Japan
Hideki Mochizuki: Department of Occupational Therapy, Kyorin University, Shimorenjyaku 5-4-1, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8612, Japan

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 16, 1-10

Abstract: Lifestyle changes may help prevent dementia. However, the perception and practice of dementia-preventing behaviors remain unclear; understanding both factors is required to help prevent dementia already at early stages. This study aimed to examine the awareness and uptake rates of dementia-preventive behaviors among community-dwelling women aged 40 to 64 years, and their associations with dementia-related anxiety. A self-administered anonymous questionnaire was distributed by mail from January to May 2020. The effective response rate was 20.4% ( n = 47). Approximately 60% of the responders had dementia-related anxiety; approximately 80% wanted to prevent dementia. The participants were aware of two or more dementia-preventive behaviors; however, less than 50% of them practiced at least one behavior. The group with dementia-related anxiety was more interested in and aware of dementia prevention methods than the group without the anxiety. Women with greater dementia knowledge also knew more methods of preventing it; however, they were not necessarily implementing the recommended behaviors.

Keywords: dementia; preventive behavior; midlife (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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