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The Relationship of Dementia-Related Knowledge Level with Motivation to Change Lifestyle: an Evaluation for Adults

Demansla İlgili Bilgi Düzeyinin Davranış Değiştirme Motivasyonu ile İlişkisi: Yetişkinler Açısından Bir Değerlendirme

Mükerrem Kabataş Yıldız(Ondokuz Mayıs Ünversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu)0000-0002-7598-162X
Gülnaz Ata(TOKAT GAZİOSMANPAŞA ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-5130-2610
Pages
139–149
Publication Date
2025-08-30
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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.

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Objective & Hypothesis: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.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between January and August 2024 in cities within Türkiye.
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Conclusion & Impact: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.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2024 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Bilgi · Demans · Hemşirelik

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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.

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Amaç: Araştırma yetişkinlerde demansla ilgili bilgi düzeyinin, demans riskini azaltmak için davranış değiştirme motivasyonu ile ilişkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel türdeki çalışma Türkiye sınırları içerisindeki illerde Ocak-Ağustos 2024 tarihleri arasında yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada örneklem grubunu 750 yetişkin oluşturmuştur. Araştırmanın verileri tanıtıcı bilgi formu, demans bilgi değerlendirme ölçeği ve demans riskini azaltmak için davranış değiştirme motivasyonu ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Katılımcıların demans bilgi değerlendirme ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması 29.69±4.50, demans riskini azaltmak için davranış değiştirme motivasyonu ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması 31.86±5.71’dir. Demans bilgi değerlendirme ölçeği ile demans riskini azaltmak için davranış değiştirme motivasyonu ölçeği arasında orta düzeyde, pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki belirlenmiştir. Araştırmada yetişkin bireylerin yaş, cinsiyet, eğitim düzeyi, gelir durumu, demans eğitimi alma durumu, aile bireylerinde demans öyküsü ve demanslı bireye bakım verme durumlarının demans riskini azaltmak için davranış değiştirme motivasyonlarını etkileyen önemli değişkenler olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Araştırmaya göre yetişkin bireylerin demans bilgi düzeyleri yüksek, demans riskini azaltmak için davranış değiştirme motivasyonları ise orta düzeydedir. Katılımcıların demansla ilgili bilgi düzeyi arttıkça, demans riskini azaltmak için davranış değiştirme motivasyonları da artmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda, demansın önlenmesi için hemşirelerin liderliğinde yetişkinleri koruyucu davranış değişikliklerine teşvik eden multidisipliner çalışmaların yürütülmesi önerilmektedir.

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Yıldız, M. K., Ata, G. (2025). The Relationship of Dementia-Related Knowledge Level with Motivation to Change Lifestyle: an Evaluation for Adults. Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2, 139–149. https://ajindex.com/articles/1488319

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