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ArticleInternational journal of geriatric psychiatry2025

Knowledge and Beliefs About Medical and Non-Medical Interventions to Control Alzheimer's Disease Among Latinos in New York City.

Evelyn Tran, María Cabán, Alicia Meng, John B Wetmore, Ruth Ottman, Karolynn Siegel

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Article in International journal of geriatric psychiatry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04471779 (The IDEAL Study), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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The IDEAL Study: Information About Alzheimer's Disease for Latinos in New York City

TypeinterventionalSponsorColumbia UniversityRan2021 to 2025Enrolled374ConditionsAlzheimer DiseaseArmsDisclosure of APOE genotype
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Evelyn TranDepartment of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York, USA.
María CabánDepartment of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9151-989X
Alicia MengDepartment of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York, USA.
John B WetmoreColumbia University Irving Medical Center, Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5523-1004
Ruth OttmanColumbia University Irving Medical Center, Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7074-242X
Karolynn SiegelDepartment of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8208-5949

Funding

Clinical and Translational Science AwardUL1TR001873 · NCATS · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · PI REILLY, MUREDACH P · 2016 to 2025
$99.0M
Impacts of receiving Alzheimer's disease genetic risk information among Latinos in northern ManhattanR01AG062528 · NIA · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · PI OTTMAN, RUTH, SIEGEL, KAROLYNN · 2020 to 2024
$14.8M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001873NIA NIH HHS R01 AG062528NIH HHS R01AG062528NIH HHS UL1TR001873
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesLatinos experience significant health disparities for Alzheimer's disease (AD) with an increased likelihood in developing the disease relative to non-Latino Whites. Our study sought to examine Latinos' beliefs about controlling the symptoms and progression of AD to identify gaps in community knowledge and improve understanding of culturally based perceptions of health and illness.

methodsWe conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews in English or Spanish with 216 Latinos aged 40-60 years (average age 53 years) living in the neighborhoods of northern Manhattan. We asked them whether they believed there were interventions that could help control AD. The data was analyzed using content analysis.

resultsMost participants viewed medications as important in the management of AD, though they had limited specific knowledge about existing medications for AD. Some participants thought herbal and nutritional supplements could have some benefits. Many believed activities for mental stimulation could help enhance cognitive functioning. A few suggested that a healthy diet and exercise could help slow the progression of AD. Some participants believed that emotional wellness and degree of support influenced AD progression.

conclusionsLimited knowledge of available medications and evidence-based non-medical approaches to control AD may adversely impact help-seeking behavior and use of effective management strategies among those with AD. Future interventions should strive to expand knowledge about ways to effectively manage and treat AD in Latino communities.

trial registrationThe ClinicalTrials.gov ID is NCT04471779. The date registered was July 15, 2020.

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Alzheimer DiseaseHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHispanic or LatinoAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityQualitative ResearchAlzheimer's diseasecontrolhealth beliefsLatinosqualitative research

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