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Knowledge and Attitudes of two Latino Groups about Alzheimer Disease: a Qualitative Study |
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| Authors: | Cabrera Laura Y. Parker K. Vega I. E. |
| Affiliation: | 1.Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Center for Neural Engineering, College of Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, W-316 Millennium Science Complex, University Park, PA, 16802, USA ;2.Rock Ethics Institute and Huck Institute of Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA ;3.College of Natural Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA ;4.Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA ;5.Department of Translational Neuroscience, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA ; |
| Abstract: | Clustering Latinos under a single group in Alzheimer Disease (AD) research, neglects, among other things cultural and environmental differences. To address this, we examine knowledge and attitudes about AD among two Latino groups. We held 5 focus groups and 2 interviews all in Spanish with Mexicans and Puerto Ricans between 40 and 60 years old living in the Grand Rapids area in Michigan. Using content analysis of the discussions, we identified themes related to knowledge, attitudes and concerns about AD and caregiving. A total of 20 Mexicans and 9 Puerto Ricans participated. Improving knowledge and awareness, barriers and home-based family care were important themes in both Latino groups. Puerto Rican groups raised more concerns about the disease, whereas lack of knowledge was a key theme among Mexican participants. The exploratory study is a first step in promoting research that is attentive to the commonalities and differences of Latino groups and in continuing efforts to enhance health literacy among these groups. |
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