Perceptions of brain health and aging among middle-aged latinos: A qualitative paper.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Latinos living in the US are disproportionately impacted by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). To develop culturally-informed interventions, a first step is engaging with key stakeholders. The present study aimed to explore perspectives on brain health and aging among middle-aged Latinos living in Chicago, IL.

Methods

Individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 English- or Spanish-speaking Latinos between 35 to 64 years old. Questions from a previously used interview guide were leveraged and addressed knowledge about the brain, perceptions of healthy and unhealthy aging, ideas of how to care for the brain, where knowledge was acquired, and suggestions for disseminating brain health education. Responses were analyzed using thematic

SUBMITTER: Light SW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11611616 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature