Prevention of Alzheimer s in Women

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this qualitative study (systematic review) is to examine the prevalence and effects of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) among American women, with a focus on identifying risk factors, available resources, and strategies for prevention as well as coping so as to maintain quality of life. This research will utilize a systematic review methodology to include qualitative studies published from 2018-2022, including participants 65+ years of age, and focusing on AD.

The sampling frame for this study will be determined by inclusion and exclusion criteria, such as qualitative research, published 2018-2022, including participants 65+, focused on AD, and excluding quantitative studies, studies of dementia that do not address AD, or studies that focus on biological or medical aspects of AD. The sample size will be to target 50 studies that fit the inclusion criteria with a goal being to include at least 12 for the purpose of the review. The sampling method will include using keywords in the online databases where literature on the topic are likely to be stored, including Google Scholar but not being limited to that platform search engine.