Personal social network strengthens adherence to lifestyle changes in individuals with subjective cognitive decline.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Providing medical advice regarding lifestyle changes is currently the most effective intervention for delaying dementia onset among individuals with subjective cognitive decline (SCD). Adherence to such advice can be influenced by individual's social environment. We measured that impact within a Latinamerican population.

Methods

We recruited 183 SCD individuals from a Memory Clinic, analyzed their health-related, and provided them with medical advice. We assessed personal network composition and its healthy habits. We evaluated adherence to medical advice 6 months later.

Results

The proportion of heavy drinkers in the network is a risk factor to reduce alcohol consumption (odds ratio [OR] = 31.2, 95% confidence interval [CI] [3.73,301], p = 0.002),

SUBMITTER: Calandri IL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11574443 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature