The words community dwelling, Spanish preferring Hispanic/Latino adults use to talk about Alzheimer's disease and genetic testing: Implications for education and outreach
Qualitative analysis reveals key terms about Alzheimer's disease and genetic testing in Hispanic adults, highlighting educational needs.
Key Points
Participants recognized alzheimer's disease primarily as a memory disorder related to age, and showed low familiarity with genetic testing implications.
Most mentioned genetic testing as useful for diagnosing alzheimer's disease, rather than for predicting future risks, suggesting a need for educational growth.
Community-based interviews with Spanish-preferring Latino adults identified culture-specific terms important for developing targeted outreach strategies.
Findings indicate a potential for greater participation in alzheimer's research among Latino adults, urging educators to co-create culturally relevant materials.