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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Early detection of cognitive decline is vital for timely intervention and future planning.
  • Understanding help-seeking behaviors can significantly benefit patients and healthcare providers.
  • Identifying barriers to seeking help for memory concerns is essential for developing effective support strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify predictors of barriers to memory-related help-seeking.
  • To examine factors influencing medical help-seeking endorsement for cognitive concerns.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional correlational study design was employed.
  • A convenience sample of 97 older adults participated.
  • Anonymous questionnaires assessed subjective memory, mood, health, and help-seeking behaviors for memory issues.

Main Results:

  • Endorsement of multiple help-seeking barriers correlated with reported hearing problems.
  • Individuals unwilling to discuss memory concerns with physicians reported worse subjective hearing.
  • Hearing difficulties emerged as a significant factor associated with not seeking help for memory problems.

Conclusions:

  • Hearing loss presents a substantial barrier to seeking help for cognitive difficulties.
  • Healthcare providers and agencies should develop targeted outreach programs for individuals facing barriers like hearing loss.
  • Interventions addressing hearing impairment may improve help-seeking behaviors for age- and disease-related cognitive issues.