Gender differences in views about cognitive health and healthy lifestyle behaviors among rural older adults.
Gender differences in views about cognitive health and healthy lifestyle behaviors among rural older adults.
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农村老年人认知健康和健康生活方式行为的性别差异。
DOI：
10.1093/geront/gnp077
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2009
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Goedereis,Eric
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Wu,Bei;Goins,RTurner;Laditka,JamesN;Ignatenko,Valerie;Goedereis,Eric
目的：研究表明，男性和女性对各种疾病的病因和治疗方法的知识和信念往往不同。本研究探讨性别差异的认知健康和行为的看法，一直与其维护，重点是老年人生活在农村areas.Design和方法：我们进行了6个焦点小组在西弗吉尼亚州的农村。参与者包括37名女性和30名男性，年龄55岁及以上。结果：男性和女性持有相似的认知能力下降的观点，以及大致相似的观点有关的原因阿尔茨海默氏病（AD）。然而，女性比男性更担心患上AD。性别差异也注意到健康的生活方式信念，包括饮食，闲暇时间的体育活动，和战略，以保持认知health.Implications：研究结果说明了考虑性别方面的健康信念，健康行为，健康促进的重要性，并强调需要制定针对特定人群的干预措施。结果突出表明，迫切需要将研究结果转化为社区。
Purpose:Research suggests that men and women often differ in knowledge and beliefs about causes and treatments of a variety of diseases. This study examines gender differences in views about cognitive health and behaviors that have been associated with its maintenance, focusing on older adults living in rural areas.Design and Methods:We conducted 6 focus groups in rural West Virginia. Participants included 37 women and 30 men, aged 55 years and older.Results:Men and women held similar views of cognitive decline, as well as largely similar views about causes of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, women were more concerned about developing AD than were men. Gender differences were also noted with respect to healthy lifestyle beliefs, including diet, leisure-time physical activity, and strategies to maintain cognitive health.Implications:Findings illustrate the importance of considering gender with respect to health beliefs, health behaviors, and health promotion, and emphasize the need to develop interventions designed for specific populations. Results highlight a critical need to translate research findings to the community.