Knowledge of Dementia Risk and Symptoms in Central North Carolina
Author Information
Author(s): Germain Cassandra, Brown-Huges Travonia
Primary Institution: North Carolina A&T State University
Hypothesis
Are low-moderate income communities in Central North Carolina aware of dementia risk factors and early warning signs?
Conclusion
Community members are knowledgeable about many preventive factors but lack awareness of chronic diseases as dementia risk factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Black-American and Latino adults are at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease compared to their White counterparts.
- Nearly 45% of respondents were not aware that diabetes was a risk factor for dementia.
- 34.4% of respondents were not aware that hypertension was a risk factor for dementia.
Takeaway
People in Central North Carolina know some things about keeping their brains healthy, but many don't realize that diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to dementia.
Methodology
A 17-item true/false questionnaire framed as a 'Brain Health Trivia' quiz was used to assess knowledge.
Limitations
The study focuses on low-moderate income communities, which may not represent broader populations.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 18 and older from low-moderate income communities in Central North Carolina.
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