@article{article_1594049, title={The Relationship of Dementia-Related Knowledge Level with Motivation to Change Lifestyle: an Evaluation for Adults}, journal={Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi}, volume={8}, pages={139–149}, year={2025}, author={Kabataş Yıldız, Mükerrem and Ata, Gülnaz}, keywords={Bilgi, Demans, Hemşirelik, Motivasyon, Risk Azaltma Davranışı}, abstract={Aim: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge about dementia and motivation to change lifestyle to reduce the risk of dementia in adults.
Materials and Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between January and August 2024 in cities within Türkiye. The sample group consisted of 750 adults. Data were collected using the introductory information form, dementia knowledge scale, and motivation to change lifestyle for dementia risk reduction.
Results: The mean total score of the Dementia Knowledge Scale was 29.69±4.50, and the mean total score of the motivation to change lifestyle for dementia risk reduction was 31.86±5.71. A moderate, positive, and significant relationship was determined between the dementia knowledge scale and the motivation to change lifestyle for dementia risk reduction. In the study, it was determined that age, gender, education level, income status, received dementia training, history of dementia in family members, and caregiving status of individuals with dementia were important variables affecting their motivation to change lifestyle to reduce the risk of dementia.
Conclusion: According to the study, the dementia knowledge level of adult individuals was high, and their motivation to change their lifestyles to reduce the risk of dementia was moderate. As the participants’ level of knowledge about dementia increases, their motivation to change their lifestyle to reduce the risk of dementia also increases. In this regard, it is recommended to conduct multidisciplinary studies under the leadership of nurses to encourage adults to adopt protective behavioral changes for the prevention of dementia.}, number={2}, publisher={Geriatrik Bilimler Derneği}