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

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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)

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.

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  • Yukiko Suzuki & Nanako Yamane & Kanto Tsukagoshi & Mina Yamaguchi & Hideki Mochizuki, 2022. "Dementia-Preventing Behavior Awareness and Uptake Rates among Japanese Women in Midlife: A Survey-Based Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(16), pages 1-10, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:16:p:10029-:d:888039
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