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View article: COVID-19 Vaccination and Implementation Science: How One Can Benefit the Other
COVID-19 Vaccination and Implementation Science: How One Can Benefit the Other Open
View article: Financial Strain and Child Health: Measures and Evidence From a Systematic Literature Review
Financial Strain and Child Health: Measures and Evidence From a Systematic Literature Review Open
View article: Understanding human papillomavirus vaccine response and efficacy in people living with HIV: A systematic mixed studies review and meta-analysis
Understanding human papillomavirus vaccine response and efficacy in people living with HIV: A systematic mixed studies review and meta-analysis Open
Coinfection with human papillomavirus (HPV) and HIV compounds the risks of developing cervical, anal, and HPV-associated oral neoplasia. Safe prophylactic vaccines are available to prevent HPV infections in people with HIV(PWH). Yet, vacci…
View article: Strategies to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Health Care for Chronic Conditions
Strategies to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Health Care for Chronic Conditions Open
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
View article: WHAT IS IN A NAME: DEMENTIA AND CAREGIVERS IN THE AFRICAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY
WHAT IS IN A NAME: DEMENTIA AND CAREGIVERS IN THE AFRICAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY Open
African immigrants are among the racial/ethnic minority groups whose experiences of dementia are not fully understood. However, the use of appropriate terminology is necessary to facilitate appropriate outreach and research with the Africa…
View article: AFRICAN IMMIGRANT BELIEFS AND CAREGIVER BURDEN: WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE?
AFRICAN IMMIGRANT BELIEFS AND CAREGIVER BURDEN: WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE? Open
Perceptions among African immigrants can impact caregiving for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. However, the specific beliefs and their effects on caregiving outcomes remain unclear. This study aims to investigate the relati…
View article: CARING FOR HEALTH AND CULTURE: INSIGHTS INTO DISEASE MANAGEMENT, CAREGIVING, AND WELL-BEING IN BLACK COMMUNITIES
CARING FOR HEALTH AND CULTURE: INSIGHTS INTO DISEASE MANAGEMENT, CAREGIVING, AND WELL-BEING IN BLACK COMMUNITIES Open
There has been growing advocacy for a nuanced understanding of health practices and challenges in diverse Black contexts in recent years. This symposium aims to show the multifaceted intersection of health, culture, and well-being within B…
View article: CULTURAL ADAPTATION: THE POWER OF COMMUNITY VOICE IN DESIRING A DEMENTIA SUPPORT INTERVENTION FOR LATINE CAREGIVERS
CULTURAL ADAPTATION: THE POWER OF COMMUNITY VOICE IN DESIRING A DEMENTIA SUPPORT INTERVENTION FOR LATINE CAREGIVERS Open
Intro Latine family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias (ADRD) need access to culturally congruent support services. Interventions incorporating community engagement have shown effectiveness in…
View article: Factors associated with knowledge in African immigrants with personal experiences of dementia
Factors associated with knowledge in African immigrants with personal experiences of dementia Open
INTRODUCTION Dementia literacy shapes understanding of care and caregiving and thus influences the health outcomes of the care partner and the person living with dementia. METHODS Linear regression models were used to identify factors asso…
View article: A meta-synthesis of the cycle of financial strain, coping behaviors and health outcomes across the life course
A meta-synthesis of the cycle of financial strain, coping behaviors and health outcomes across the life course Open
View article: AN INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LATINE ELDERS: LESSONS LEARNED
AN INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LATINE ELDERS: LESSONS LEARNED Open
Cultural adaptation and tailoring of caregiving interventions has garnered greater attention in part due to high levels of unmet need and poor intervention outcomes among dementia caregivers from racial and cultural groups. Additionally, t…
View article: Correlates of caregiver burden in African immigrants with personal experiences of dementia
Correlates of caregiver burden in African immigrants with personal experiences of dementia Open
Background Dementia care and caregiving needs of African immigrants are not fully understood. This paper describes the correlates of caregiver burden in a sample of first and second generation African immigrants with personal experiences o…
View article: EMBRACING CULTURE AND DESIGNING AN INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LATINE ELDERS
EMBRACING CULTURE AND DESIGNING AN INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LATINE ELDERS Open
Although there have been efforts to promote health equity and increase representational diversity in research, there is a gap in our understanding on how to integrate cultural considerations into the intervention design process. Dementia c…
View article: “I think they killed him”: Long‐term trauma associated with perceived cause of death in bereaved dementia caregivers whose loved ones were in a nursing home at time of death
“I think they killed him”: Long‐term trauma associated with perceived cause of death in bereaved dementia caregivers whose loved ones were in a nursing home at time of death Open
Background One in three Medicare beneficiaries dies with dementia. COVID‐19 has disproportionately increased death rates among: persons living with dementia (PLWD), those in nursing homes, and members racially/ethnically minoritized groups…
View article: LAUNCHING THE PORCHLIGHT PROJECT
LAUNCHING THE PORCHLIGHT PROJECT Open
The Porchlight Project (PLP) is a 5-year study designed to evaluate the real-world efficacy of dementia capable training and respite delivered by volunteers for older people living in the community throughout Minnesota and in select region…
View article: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS: FROM DEVELOPMENT TO ADAPTATION
CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS: FROM DEVELOPMENT TO ADAPTATION Open
Culture is an important aspect of health and healthcare because it influences perceptions and health seeking behaviors, but many health interventions are developed without consideration of the cultural needs or do not include the voices of…
View article: THE MAKING OF AFRICAN MADE: MEMORY AND DEMENTIA EDUCATION BY AND FOR THE AFRICAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY
THE MAKING OF AFRICAN MADE: MEMORY AND DEMENTIA EDUCATION BY AND FOR THE AFRICAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY Open
African immigrants are a fast-growing segment of the U.S. Black population but dementia literacy and care needs of this population are not fully understood. A dementia care assessment in the community highlighted dementia education as a hi…
View article: Dementia knowledge in African immigrants with personal experiences of dementia
Dementia knowledge in African immigrants with personal experiences of dementia Open
Background There is a dearth of research on dementia knowledge, care and caregiving with African immigrants. This study describes current understanding of dementia and its correlates with first and second generation African immigrants who …
View article: The Person Beneath the Hair: Hair Discrimination, Health, and Well-Being
The Person Beneath the Hair: Hair Discrimination, Health, and Well-Being Open
Discrimination toward black hair is pervasive in today's society. Hair discrimination is negative bias manifested toward black natural or textured hair styles typically worn by persons of African descent. This commentary discusses the pote…
View article: Racial Differences in Nursing Home Quality of Life Among Residents Living With Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Racial Differences in Nursing Home Quality of Life Among Residents Living With Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Open
Objectives Among nursing home (NH) residents with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (AD/ADRD), racial/ethnic disparities in quality of care exist. However, little is known about quality of life (QoL). This study examines ra…
View article: Getting to the root: Examining within and between home health agency inequities in functional improvement
Getting to the root: Examining within and between home health agency inequities in functional improvement Open
Objective To quantify racial, ethnic, and income‐based disparities in home health (HH) patients' functional improvement within and between HH agencies (HHAs). Data Sources 2016–2017 Outcome and Assessment Information Set, Medicare Benefici…
View article: Best Practice Recommendations for Integrating Health Equity into Pragmatic Clinical Trials for Dementia Care
Best Practice Recommendations for Integrating Health Equity into Pragmatic Clinical Trials for Dementia Care Open
Context Minoritized populations experience higher rates of dementia and worse health outcomes than non-Hispanic white people, but they are vastly underrepresented in pragmatic clinical trials embedded in health care systems (ePCTs). Little…
View article: PERCEPTIONS OF DEMENTIA CARE AMONG AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS IN MINNESOTA: INSIGHTS FROM COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
PERCEPTIONS OF DEMENTIA CARE AMONG AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS IN MINNESOTA: INSIGHTS FROM COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Open
Immigrants and persons from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds have a higher prevalence of dementia compared with their U.S.-born counterparts, yet the estimates of dementia prevalence, perceptions, and needs among African immigrants ar…
View article: A COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP TO ASSESS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES' EXPERIENCES WITH DEMENTIA
A COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP TO ASSESS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES' EXPERIENCES WITH DEMENTIA Open
African immigrants are a fast-growing segment of the U.S. Black population, but the dementia care needs and resources of this population are not fully understood. We will describe the process of developing culturally informed instruments t…
View article: DESIGNING INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES SETTINGS IN MIND
DESIGNING INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES SETTINGS IN MIND Open
Most people living with dementia (PLWD) live in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and the proportion in LMICs is poised to continue growing. But 99.9% of dementia funding is awarded to researchers in high-income countries (HIC). Our …
View article: FACTORS INFLUENCING WHERE AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS PLAN TO SEEK CARE FOR A RELATIVE WITH DEMENTIA
FACTORS INFLUENCING WHERE AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS PLAN TO SEEK CARE FOR A RELATIVE WITH DEMENTIA Open
Many African immigrants did not hear about dementia until they migrated to the United States, which limits understanding of the disease and awareness of community resources. We examined the relationship between being a caregiver, care reci…
View article: It’s More Than Language: Cultural Adaptation of a Proven Dementia Care Intervention for Hispanic/Latino Caregivers
It’s More Than Language: Cultural Adaptation of a Proven Dementia Care Intervention for Hispanic/Latino Caregivers Open
Although Hispanic/Latino older adults are at disproportionate and increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, few evidence-based supportive care interventions are specifically developed for or adapted for this population.…
View article: Simultaneously Developing Interventions for Low-/Middle-Income and High-Income Settings: Considerations and Opportunities
Simultaneously Developing Interventions for Low-/Middle-Income and High-Income Settings: Considerations and Opportunities Open
Most older adults reside in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) but most research dollars spent on interventions to improve the lives of older adults are awarded to researchers in high-income countries (HICs). One approach to improve …
View article: Gender differences in psychosocial characteristics and diabetes self‐management among inner‐city African Americans
Gender differences in psychosocial characteristics and diabetes self‐management among inner‐city African Americans Open
Aims To characterize differences in psychosocial variables between inner‐city African American men and women with type 2 diabetes, and to test if the relationships between psychosocial variables and diabetes self‐management behaviours diff…
View article: The Immigrant Memory Collaborative: A Community–University Partnership to Assess African Immigrant Families’ Experiences with Dementia
The Immigrant Memory Collaborative: A Community–University Partnership to Assess African Immigrant Families’ Experiences with Dementia Open
Research suggests a disparity in the prevalence of dementia, with Black older adults having double the risk compared to their White counterparts. African immigrants are a fast-growing segment of the U.S. Black population, but the dementia …