Knowledge of Risk Factors for Dementia and Attitudes on a Dementia Prevention Program by Age and Ethnicity in Arizona.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia disproportionately affects Hispanic communities, which may be partially attributable to disparities in resources to address modifiable risk factors. Addressing risk factors at younger ages would likely confer greater benefit than at older ages. Interest among Hispanic and younger persons participating in a dementia prevention program is unknown.

Objectives

To understand knowledge of dementia risk factors and attitudes toward prevention program participation among Arizona residents.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Online survey conducted of Arizona residents in either English or Spanish between July 13, 2021 and August 2, 2021.

Participants

1,303 persons age 35 and older; 332 (25.5%) were Hispanic.

Measurements

Survey ques

SUBMITTER: Talkad H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653765 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature