Development of the motivation to change lifestyle and health behaviours for dementia risk reduction scale.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

It is not yet understood how attitudes concerning dementia risk may affect motivation to change health behaviours and lifestyle. This study was designed to develop a reliable and valid theory-based measure to understand beliefs underpinning the lifestyle and health behavioural changes needed for dementia risk reduction.

Methods

617 participants aged ≥50 years completed a theory-based questionnaire, namely, the Motivation to Change Lifestyle and Health Behaviours for Dementia Risk Reduction (MCLHB-DRR) scale. The MCLHB-DRR consists of 53 items, reflecting seven subscales of the Health Belief Model.

Results

Confirmatory factor analysis was performed and revealed that a seven-factor solution with 27 items fitted the data (comparative fit index = 0.920

SUBMITTER: Kim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4086035 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature