A Program for Reinforcing Lifestyle Change Motivation and Lifestyle Behavior to Prevent Dementia in Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Applying the Health Belief Model.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to explore the applicability of a dementia prevention lifestyle change program based on the Health Belief Model in the community. A total of 9 participants were included in this study. The participants completed a 10-session program using the KEEP strategy. Assessments, qualitative interviews, and a 4-week follow-up were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. Lifestyle change motivation significantly improved, particularly perceived benefits (P = .018) and self-efficacy (P = .034). Lifestyle behaviors also significantly improved, including cognitive, social, and health-promoting activities (P = .016, 0.011, and 0.027, respectively). Multifaceted lifestyles showed significant improvements in physical activity and activity participation

SUBMITTER: An H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11898025 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature