Factors Affecting Intention to Undergo Dementia Screening.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Public Health
• Cognitive Science

Background:

• Perception-related factors significantly influence the intention for dementia screening.
• Understanding these factors is crucial for developing effective public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify key perception-related factors influencing individuals' intention to undergo dementia screening.
• To provide insights for enhancing dementia screening participation rates.

Main Methods:

• Survey data from 344 participants were analyzed.
• Variables included demographics, intention to screen, awareness of dementia consequences and risks, perceived preventability, social support, and lifestyle knowledge.
• Logistic regression analysis was employed to determine significant predictors of screening intention.

Main Results:

• Awareness of dementia's seriousness and knowledge of preventative lifestyles were significant predictors of screening intention.
• Individuals with stronger intentions showed higher awareness of seriousness, morbidity, preventability, and preventative lifestyle knowledge.

Conclusions:

• Psychoeducation emphasizing dementia's serious consequences can increase screening intention.
• Raising awareness of dementia risk factors and promoting preventative lifestyles are effective strategies to boost screening uptake.