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To donate, or not to donate, that is the question: Latino insights into brain donation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Latinos are underrepresented in brain autopsy research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The study's purpose is to identify Latinos' attitudes about brain donation (BD) to inform methods by which researchers can increase autopsy consent.

Methods

Forty Latinos (mean age: 59.4 years) completed a semi-structured interview and were presented with educational information about BD. Participants completed a questionnaire assessing their understanding of BD and willingness to donate their brain for research.

Results

Among participants, there was near unanimous support for BD to study ADRD after hearing educational information. However, prior to the information presented, participants reported a lack of knowledge about BD and demonstrated a possibility that misunderstandings about BD may affect participation.

Discussion

While nearly all study participants agree that donating is beneficial for research and for future generations, the lack of BD information must be addressed to help support positive attitudes and willingness for participation.

SUBMITTER: Morlett Paredes A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9968816 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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To donate, or not to donate, that is the question: Latino insights into brain donation.

Morlett Paredes Alejandra A Guareña Lesley A LA Stickel Ariana M AM Schairer Cynthia E CE González Hector M HM

Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association 20220827 4

<h4>Introduction</h4>Latinos are underrepresented in brain autopsy research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The study's purpose is to identify Latinos' attitudes about brain donation (BD) to inform methods by which researchers can increase autopsy consent.<h4>Methods</h4>Forty Latinos (mean age: 59.4 years) completed a semi-structured interview and were presented with educational information about BD. Participants completed a questionnaire assessing their understanding of BD ...[more]

PMID: 36029516

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To donate, or not to donate, that is the question: Latino insights into brain donation.

Introduction

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To donate, or not to donate, that is the question: Latino insights into brain donation.

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