Help-seeking intentions for early dementia diagnosis in a sample of Irish adults

Objectives: To identify factors that may increase intentions to seek help for an early dementia diagnosis. Early dementia diagnosis in Ireland is low, reducing the opportunity for intervention, which can delay progression, reduce psychological distress and increase social supports. Method: Using the...

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Published in:	Aging & mental health Vol. 21; no. 8; pp. 870 - 878
Main Authors:	Devoy, Susan, Simpson, Ellen Elizabeth Anne
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Routledge 03.08.2017
Subjects:	Aged attitudes Dementia Dementia - diagnosis Dementia - ethnology Early Diagnosis Female Focus Groups Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice - ethnology help-seeking intentions Humans Intention Ireland - ethnology Male Middle Aged Patient Acceptance of Health Care - ethnology subjective norms and perceived behavioural control help-seeking intentions attitudes Dementia subjective norms and perceived behavioural control
ISSN:	1360-7863, 1364-6915, 1364-6915
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