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ArticleBMJ open2021

Representation of racial and ethnic minority groups in cohort studies evaluating risk factors for dementia: protocol for a scoping review.

Arjun Krishnan, Louise M Waite, Fiona F Stanaway

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Arjun KrishnanSchool of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5750-2069
Louise M WaiteFaculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney Concord Clinical School, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Fiona F StanawaySchool of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia fiona.stanaway@sydney.edu.au.ORCID 0000-0003-2104-3010

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAvailable evidence suggests that some racial/ethnic minority populations may be disproportionately burdened by dementia. Cohort studies are an important tool for defining and understanding the causes behind these racial and ethnic inequalities. However, ethnic minority populations may be more likely to be excluded from such research. Therefore, the aim of this study is to systematically investigate and quantify racial and ethnic minority representation in dementia risk factor research. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The elements of this protocol have been designed in accordance with the relevant sections of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols which are specifically applicable to scoping review protocols. We will include population-based cohort studies looking at risk factors for dementia incidence in our review and assess the representation of racial and ethnic minority populations in these studies. We will use multiple strategies to identify relevant studies, including a systematic search of the following electronic databases: MEDLINE (Ovid SP), Embase (Ovid SP) and Scopus. Two review authors will independently perform title and abstract screening, full-text screening and data extraction. Included cohort studies will be evaluated using a comprehensive framework to assess racial/ethnic minority representation. Logistic regression will also be performed to describe associations between cohort study characteristics and outcomes related to racial and ethnic minority representation. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Formal ethical approval is not required to conduct this review as no primary data are to be collected. The final results of this scoping review will be disseminated through publication in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.

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DementiaMinority GroupsCohort StudiesEthnicityHumansMeta-Analysis as TopicResearch DesignRisk FactorsScoping Reviews as Topicdementiaepidemiologygeriatric medicinepublic health

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PMID33986050
PMCPMC8126304

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