A Coach-Supported mHealth Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Dementia Risk in Persons With Low Socioeconomic Status or a Migration Background: Qualitative Co-Design Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence and incidence of dementia are higher in migrants and those with low socioeconomic status (SES). Mobile health (mHealth) interventions offer a potentially scalable way to reduce dementia risk via risk factor modification.

Objective

We co-designed the MIND-PRO app-an mHealth intervention targeting dementia risk factors through self-managed lifestyle changes and remote coaching-specifically designed for Dutch individuals with low SES and those with Turkish or South Asian Surinamese migration backgrounds. We focused on these migrant populations as they are the largest in the Netherlands and have the highest risk of developing dementia.

Methods

In this qualitative study, we explored the needs and preferences of our target populations aged 50-75 ye

SUBMITTER: van der Endt AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12627971 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature