Una reflexión sobre las actitudes hacia la Enfermedad de Alzheimer

Introduction: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is considered a chronic condition with high prevalence worldwide. Its symptomatology, the impact it has on the person's functioning and the changes it causes in his or her social support network, have made it a topic of broad research interest. The idea of developing AD and living with it generates diverse attitudes, i.e. the tendency to assume a position in favor or against it.

Objectives: to reflect on attitudes towards AD, based on the findings obtained in a review of the literature published between 2000 and 2020.

Results: we found diverse beliefs towards AD in relation to its etiology, course and treatment, as well as the predominance of negative feelings and emotions towards it. Attention is drawn to the behaviors aimed at seeking prevention of this disease.

Conclusions: we reflect on the relevance and pertinence of considering the evaluation of attitudes in health contexts.