Table 2.
Responses to Selected Items of PRISM-PC Survey (Boustani, et al., 2008)
| # of no/yes responses / % total responses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | No/% | Yes/% |
| I would like to know if I am at higher risk than others for developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) | 2/9 | 20/91 |
| I would like to know if I have AD | 1/5 | 21/95 |
| I would like to know if I have a problem with memory | — | 22/100 |
| I would like a doctor to examine me every year to know if I have developed memory problems | — | 22/100 |
| I do not believe treatment for AD is currently available | 16/72 | 6/28 |
| Early detection of AD increases the chance to treat the disease better | — | 22/100 |
| If knew earlier that I have AD, my family would have a better chance to take care of me | 4/18 | 18/82 |
| If I found out early that I have AD, I would have more time to plan for the future | — | 22/100 |
| If I found out early that I have AD, I would have more time to talk with family about my health care | — | 22/100 |
| If I found out early that I have AD, I would sign my advance directive | 10/45 | 12/55 |
| If I knew earlier that I have AD, I would be motivated to have a healthier lifestyle | 18/82 | 4/18 |
| If I knew earlier that I have AD, I would be more willing to participate in research about this disease | 4/18 | 18/82 |
| If I knew that I have AD, my family would suffer financially | 4/18 | 18/82 |
| If I knew earlier that I have AD, my family would suffer emotionally | 16/72 | 6/28 |
| If I have AD, I would not want my family to know | 16/72 | 6/28 |
| If I knew I have AD, I would feel humiliated by family members and others. | 20/91 | 2/9 |
| If knew I have AD, would be ashamed or embarrassed | 12/55 | 10/45 |
| If knew I have AD, I would be depressed | 7/32 | 15/68 |
| If knew I have AD, I would give up on life | 15/68 | 7/32 |
| If I am diagnosed with AD, I would be living in a nursing home | 14/64 | 8/36 |
| If I was diagnosed with AD, my doctor would not provide the best care for my medical condition | 11/50 | 11/50 |
| I would like to be tested for AD with pictures of my head or brain. | 3/14 | 19/86 |
| I would like to be tested for AD with a blood sample. If I am diagnosed with AD, I would not be able to get health insurance | 4/18 5/23 | 18/82 17/77 |
Notes: There were 22 respondents in the sample. Table 2 displays the number of participants who answered “No” or “Yes” to each item and the percent of the total number of responses.
Perceptions Regarding Investigational Screening for Memory in Primary Care (PRISM-PC) Scale (Boustani, et al., 2008).