Willingness to be screened and tested for cognitive impairment: Cross-cultural comparison
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Williams, CL, Tappen, RM, Rosselli, M et al. (2010). Willingness to be screened and tested for cognitive impairment: Cross-cultural comparison
. 25(2), 160-166. 10.1177/1533317509352333
Williams, CL, Tappen, RM, Rosselli, M et al. (2010). Willingness to be screened and tested for cognitive impairment: Cross-cultural comparison
. 25(2), 160-166. 10.1177/1533317509352333
Objective: The purpose was to describe (a) individualsg reasons for participating in cognitive screening and (b) reasons to pursue testing after screening across 4 ethnic groups: African American, Afro-Caribbean, European American, and Hispanic American. Methods: Prior to memory screening, 119 adults were interviewed regarding their thoughts about memory screening and follow-up testing. Interviews were coded and differences between ethnic groups were compared. Results: More African Americans and European Americans were concerned about their memory. More Hispanic Americans planned to seek professional help if needed. Hispanic Americans were most optimistic about treatment. Conclusions: Future research is needed to better understand cultural factors that influence older adultsg willingness to be screened for cognitive impairment and to pursue follow-up testing when recommended.
