Gender Differences in the Implementation of Lifestyle Interventions – A Gender-Specific Focus Group Study

Introduction The prevalence of dementia increases worldwide. Evidence suggests a set of modifiable risk factors, which is being addressed by an increasing amount of lifestyle interventions. Differences between men and women exist in prevalence and incidence of dementia but also in modifiable risk factors. Because of those differences, gender-separated perspectives are gaining in relevance. We therefore analysed gender differences in lifestyle changes conducting two focus groups to identify possible differences in beneficial or hindering factors to implement lifestyle interventions.