| Literature DB >> 33949259 |
Sandra Daccarett1, Lisa Kirk Wiese2, María Los Ángeles Ordóñez3.
Abstract
Ethnically diverse Americans experience 1.8-2.5 times higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than Whites (Mayeda, et al., 2016), yet cognitive screening is not routinely conducted among Haitian American communities. Dementia risk awareness is beneficial for improving management of chronic illness and behaviors that impact risk of cognitive decline. A quasiexperimental paired samples t-test design was employed to test the effectiveness of an educational intervention among 50 older faith- based Haitian adults using the Basic Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease (BKAD) scale, cognitive screening using the Cognitive State Test (COST), and referrals to a local memory/wellness center. A significant difference was seen in knowledge scores: pre-test (M = 18.5, SD = 3.12) and post-test (M = 23.1, SD = 2.42); conditions t(41.9) = -9.5, p = .000. All of those who volunteered for screening completed follow-up neuropsychological evaluations. Outreach to faith-based settings is suggested as an avenue for improving dementia knowledge and detection.Entities:
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Year: 2021 PMID： 33949259 PMCID： PMC8456582 DOI： 10.1080/07370016.2021.1887566
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Community Health Nurs ISSN： 0737-0016 Impact factor: 0.974