Health-Seeking Behavior for Young Onset Dementia: A Scoping Review
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Ko-Xin, Chang Han-Yun, Cotter Valerie
Primary Institution: National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Hypothesis
How does culture in Western countries and East Asia impact health-seeking behavior in young onset dementia?
Conclusion
Cultural differences between Western countries and East Asia significantly influence health-seeking behavior for young onset dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- The review included 27 studies from a total of 1,611 retrieved articles.
- Two main themes emerged: perceived susceptibility and barriers, and perceived benefits and self-efficacy.
Takeaway
People in Western countries and East Asia think differently about getting help for young onset dementia, which affects how they seek care.
Methodology
A scoping review was conducted using Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and various databases were searched.
Limitations
The review may not cover all relevant studies due to the specific databases searched.
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