Table 1.
Item score, SD, and percentage of missing data
| Item | Mean score | SD | % Missing data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening Acceptance for Dementia | |||
| 6. I would like to know if I am at higher risk than others for developing AD | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 7. I would like to know if I have AD | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 8. I would like to know if I have a problem with memory | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 9. I would like to be tested for AD with a short questionnaire | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| 10. I would like to be tested for AD with a blood sample | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| 11. I would like to be tested for AD with pictures of my head or brain | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| 12. I would like a doctor to examine me every year to know if I have developed memory problems | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 13. I would like a doctor to examine me every year to know if I have developed AD | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Benefits and Harms of Dementia Screening | |||
| 16. I do not believe treatment for AD is currently available | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| 17. Early detection of AD increases the chance to treat the disease better | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| 18. If AD, my family would suffer financially | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 19. If AD, my family would suffer emotionally | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 20. If knew AD earlier, my family would have a better chance to take care of me | 3.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 21. If AD, would not want my family to know | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| 22. If AD, would feel humiliated by family members, etc. | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| 23. If AD, no longer taken seriously. | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 24. If AD, would be considered stupid and unable to do things | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| 25. If knew AD, would be ashamed or embarrassed | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| 26. If knew AD, I would be depressed | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| 27. If knew AD, I would be anxious | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 28. If knew AD, would give up on life | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| 29. Found out early AD, have more time to plan future | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| 30. Found out early AD, have more time to talk with family about my health care | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| 31. Found out early AD, have more time to talk with family about my finances | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| 32. Found out early AD, would sign my advance directive or living-will | 3.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 33. If AD, my doctor would not provide best care for my medical problems | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| 34. If knew had AD earlier, would be motivated to have healthier lifestyle | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 35. If AD, my doctor and other health professionals would not listen to me | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| 36. If knew had AD earlier, be more willing to participate in research about this disease | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| 37. If AD, would not be able to get health insurance | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| 38. If AD, concerned that my health insurance company would find out | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| 39. If AD, concerned my employer would find out | 3.1 | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 40. If AD, would not be able to get life insurance | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| 41. If AD, would not be able to get long-term care insurance | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| 42. If AD, would lose my home | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 43. If AD, would be living in a nursing home | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| 44. If AD, would lose driver’s license and other privileges | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 |