Florence J Dallo1, Tiffany B Kindratt2, Laura Zahodne3. 1. Department of Public & Environmental Wellness, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, US. 2. Public Health Program, Department of Kinesiology, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, US. 3. Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, US.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Studies evaluating self-reported cognitive impairment among Arab American immigrants have not been conducted. Our objective was 2-fold: (a) to estimate and compare the age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of self-reported cognitive impairment between Arab American immigrants and U.S.- and immigrant non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanics and non-Hispanic Asians and (b) to examine associations between race, ethnicity, nativity status, and cognitive impairment among Arab American immigrants and non-Hispanic Whites (U.S.- and foreign-born) after controlling for explanatory factors. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We used 18 years (2000-2017) of National Health Interview Survey data (n = 228 985; ages ≥ 45 years). Weighted percentages, prevalence estimates, and multivariable logistic regression models were calculated. RESULTS: The age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of self-reported cognitive impairment was significantly higher among Arab American immigrants (9.7%) compared to U.S.-born and non-Hispanic White immigrants (~7.4%). DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: This is the first study to indicate that ethnic disparities in self-reported cognitive impairment may extend to Arab American immigrants. Additional studies need to be conducted to better understand the prevalence of cognitive impairment.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Studies evaluating self-reported cognitive impairment among Arab American immigrants have not been conducted. Our objective was 2-fold: (a) to estimate and compare the age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of self-reported cognitive impairment between Arab American immigrants and U.S.- and immigrant non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanics and non-Hispanic Asians and (b) to examine associations between race, ethnicity, nativity status, and cognitive impairment among Arab American immigrants and non-Hispanic Whites (U.S.- and foreign-born) after controlling for explanatory factors. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We used 18 years (2000-2017) of National Health Interview Survey data (n = 228 985; ages ≥ 45 years). Weighted percentages, prevalence estimates, and multivariable logistic regression models were calculated. RESULTS: The age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of self-reported cognitive impairment was significantly higher among Arab American immigrants (9.7%) compared to U.S.-born and non-Hispanic White immigrants (~7.4%). DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: This is the first study to indicate that ethnic disparities in self-reported cognitive impairment may extend to Arab American immigrants. Additional studies need to be conducted to better understand the prevalence of cognitive impairment.
Authors: Heehyul Moon; Adrian N S Badana; So-Yeon Hwang; Jeanelle S Sears; William E Haley Journal: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry Date: 2018-11-28 Impact factor: 4.105