J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2020 Dec;31(4):481-490. 10.12799/jkachn.2020.31.4.481.

The Factors Influencing Intention of Dementia Prevention Behavior in Adults with Hypertension or Diabetes

• Seo YM
• Je NJ
• Lee ES

• KMID: 2512160
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2020.31.4.481

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of the present study is to examine the factors influencing intention of dementia prevention behavior in adults with hypertension or diabetes.
Methods
A total of 113 community-dwelling adults with hypertension or diabetes agreed to participate in this study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and multiple regression.
Results
Self-efficacy and cues to action toward dementia prevention behavior were factors influencing intention of dementia prevention behavior of participations. Self-efficacy toward dementia prevention behavior was the most influential factor. These factors accounted for 22% of intention of dementia prevention behavior.
Conclusion
These results suggest a need for strengthening self-efficacy to increase intention of dementia preventive behaviors. And dementia prevention programs should be developed in consideration of strategies to reinforce cues to action.

Keyword

Dementia; Prevention & control; Intention; Hypertension; Diabetes mellitus