Self-efficacy as a mediator between dementia knowledge and screening intention among American Indian adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

While early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) can help delay progression and improve outcomes, limited research is available on dementia-related health behavior, such as screening intention among American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Guided by the Theory of Reasoned Action, the Theory of Planned Behavior, and the Health Belief Model, this study examines whether self-efficacy mediates the association between dementia knowledge and intention to seek ADRD screening among American Indian adults.

Research design and methods

Using a community-based participatory research approach, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with 248 American Indian adults (18 years and over) from a partner tribal community in the Northern Plain

SUBMITTER: Moon HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12782657 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature