Socio-cognitive determinants of lifestyle behavior in the context of dementia risk reduction: a population-based study in the Netherlands

Background : Unhealthy lifestyle behavior increases the risk of dementia. Various socio-cognitive determinants of behavior influence whether individuals persist in or alter unhealthy behaviors. Objective : This study identifies relevant determinants of behavior associated to dementia risk. Methods : 4,104 Dutch individuals (40 to 79 years) completed a screening questionnaire exploring lifestyle behaviors associated with dementia risk. Subsequently, 3,065 respondents who actively engaged in one or more unhealthy behaviors completed a follow-up questionnaire investigating determinants of these b... Mehr ...