Questionnaires for Dementia Prevention in Older Thai Adults with Diabetes
Author Information
Author(s): Pipatpiboon Noppamas, Sripetchwandee Jirapas, Kantawong Eakachai, Budda Ruksanudt, Bressington Daniel, Stievano Alessandro
Primary Institution: Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hypothesis
The study aims to develop and validate two questionnaires to assess dementia preventive behaviors in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
Conclusion
The newly developed Thai-language questionnaires show reasonable psychometric properties for assessing dementia prevention behaviors in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
Supporting Evidence
- The questionnaires were developed based on the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory.
- Exploratory factor analysis showed a four-factor model for the DP-IFSM-PQ and a seven-factor model for the DPSMBQ.
- Both questionnaires demonstrated good internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha values ranging from 0.711 to 0.942.
Takeaway
Researchers created two new questionnaires to help older people with diabetes prevent dementia, and they found that these questionnaires work well.
Methodology
The study involved developing two questionnaires and evaluating their psychometric properties through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce social desirability bias and affect the validity of the findings.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable to all older Thai adults with diabetes due to the specific sample and low response rate.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily older adults aged 60-69, mostly female, married, with a mean age of 64.85 years and a majority having completed elementary school.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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