New Research Shows Alzheimer's Disease Research Recruitment Treatments Public Education Must Account for Cultural Beliefs

Three independent studies looked at African American, Latino and Hmong
American communities to examine their beliefs about causes and preventions of
Alzheimer's and to determine how their views were influenced by culture., R. health care system.

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African
Americans were also more likely to suggest that lowering stress levels,
engaging in physical activity and eating a healthy diet are effective ways to
prevent Alzheimer's. Data was collected through interviews over a 2.

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They participated in an interview
using a special technique, called "freelisting," that identifies the terms
used to define a topic and also determines the level of shared knowledge in
the cultural group about the topic. at the University of
Minnesota School of Nursing looked at the perception and care of elders with
dementia in the Hmong American Community.
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Significantly more people in the African American and Latino study groups
identified stress as a significant risk factor for Alzheimer's when compared
to Whites."

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, of Boston University School of Medicine, and
colleagues surveyed 312 participants to examine differences between African
Americans and Whites regarding their beliefs about what may cause, prevent or
treat Alzheimer's.

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Scott Roberts - Beliefs about Prevention and Treatment of
Alzheimer's Disease among African Americans (funders: Alzheimer's
Association, National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging )
-- Jason Karlawish - Genes or Stress? Ethnic Perceptions About the Causes
of Alzheimer 's Disease* (funder: Alzheimer's Association)
-- Linda A.
The study was conducted by the Louis Finkelstein Institute for
Social and Religious Research at The Jewish Theological Seminary and
HCD Research in Flemington, New Jersey, from May 10-11, in response to
recent reports of pharmacists who refused to fill prescriptions of the
morning after pill for religious reasons.org), a nature reserve and mediation parkland on
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About the Alzheimer's Association
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"Minority populations will see
dramatic increases in Alzheimer's in their communities in the future so we
need to act now to ensure that these communities are knowledgeable about the
disease.
"These distinctions in beliefs about Alzheimer's may be important to keep
in mind when designing health education and outreach programs for diverse
audiences," said Roberts. The use of Western medicine was limited
to emergency care of acute illness.
"The Hmong assisted the American effort during the Vietnam War, yet many
people are uninformed about this ethnic minority," Gerdner said. Gerdner - Perception and Care of Elders with Dementia in the
Hmong American Community (funders: National Institutes of
Health/National Institute of Nursing Research, University of Minnesota)

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Conference on Prevention of Dementia are embargoed for publication and
broadcast until the date and time of presentation, unless the Alzheimer's
Association provides written notice of change of date/time in advance."
"These results are similar to national polls related to the Terry
Schiavo case," commented Glenn Kessler , co-founder and managing
partner, HCD Research. JTS trains
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Participants included 16 Hmong Americans living in Minnesota and
Wisconsin, including family caregivers, traditional healers and community
liaisons.

By political affiliation, more than half of conservatives
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For both groups, "genes" was identified most
frequently as the cause for Alzheimer's. Our findings underscore the critical need to
develop interventions and family caregiver training programs that are
sensitive to the unique needs of the cultural group being served.S. The margin of
error for the study was plus or minus 3% at a 95% level of confidence. Founded in 1886 as a
rabbinical school, The Jewish Theological Seminary today is the
academic and spiritual center of Conservative Judaism worldwide,
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Members of this community arrived
in the U.
Traditionally, the eldest Hmong son has the primary responsibility for his
aging parents , with his wife providing the actual hands on care.
The Alzheimer's Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and
support, is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to
finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's.org .
The Medicine Wheel is one of the few sacred spaces indigenous to North
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N. A clear majority of moderates (81%) and
liberals (87%) side with patients' rights, as did respondents
who were unsure of their political standing (76%). Unlike the other sacred sites at Earth Sanctuary,
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WASHINGTON, There are significant differences in
awareness and beliefs about Alzheimer's disease among ethnic groups, and
health education programs should be tailored to account for these different
understandings, according to new research presented today at the first
Alzheimer's Association International Conference on the Prevention of
Dementia.,
Professor, Department of Health Policy and Administration, School of Public
Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a member of the
Alzheimer's Association's Board of Directors .
Researchers in Philadelphia recruited 30 White caregivers and 30 Latino
caregivers from the Puerto Rican community."
"Understanding people's perceptions about the causes of Alzheimer's
disease is crucial," said Karlawish. "Studies like
these three help the development and dissemination of culturally appropriate
materials so we can broaden the community we reach with information, support ,
services and research.

"These findings are not encouraging from the point of view of
religious liberty," said Dr. "It seems that on controversial medical and
ethical issues the general public 's views are supportive of carrying
out physician directives.

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Both groups viewed genetics/heredity as the most
important risk factor for Alzheimer's. "Research suggests that culturally tailored health
education programs can be useful in raising awareness about health problems,
but such programs need to be informed by continued investigation of the impact
of race, ethnicity, and culture on perceptions of illness." In fact, Latinos were more likely to mention "stress" and Whites
more likely to mention "genes," "plaques," "lack of brain activity" and
"environment.S.
The research findings suggest that religious affiliation (11
Animist/Ancestor worship, four Christian and one mixed) was associated with
perceived cause of elder chronic confusion in the Hmong community. South Dakota and Arkansas already have laws
that protect a pharmacist's right to refuse to dispense medicines, and
ten other states considered similar legislation this year.
On the basis of this survey, however, it appears that the public
may not have sympathy for such conscience-based exemptions.,
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In the Hmong American community, religious affiliation influenced
the perceived cause of dementia in older people and a majority of caregivers
viewed elder confusion as a normal part of aging.D., of University of
Pennsylvania, compared beliefs about the causes of Alzheimer's among Latino
and White caregivers. Mittleman or Glenn Kessler, please contact Sherry
Kirschenbaum, JTS Director of Media Relations, at (212) 678-8953
(kirschenbaum@jtsa.net

The Finkelstein Institute provides a venue to advance dialogue at
the intersection of religion and public affairs.

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Compared to Whites, African Americans were more likely to report that
factors such as stress, mental illness , God's will, alcohol abuse, smoking and
exposure to toxins are important in the development of Alzheimer 's."

Genes or Stress? Latino Perceptions About Alzheimer's Disease
In another study presented today at the Alzheimer's Association Prevention
Conference, researchers led by Jason Karlawish , M.
The Alzheimer's Association's vision is a world without Alzheimer's and
its dual mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement
of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families
and caregivers.

Majorities of both Catholics (70%) and Protestants (68%) side
with the right of patients to receive legal drugs over
pharmacists ' right to refuse dispensing them for reasons of
conscience. For additional
information on HCD Research, access the company's web site at
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"Alzheimer's impacts all ethnicities and, as these studies show, an
effective outreach program must account for existing and meaningful cultural
perceptions about this disease," said Peggye Dilworth-Anderson, Ph. For more information , visit http://www."
The policy of the more than 50,000-member American Pharmacists
Association states that druggists can refuse to fill prescriptions if
they object on moral grounds, but must make arrangements so that
patients can get the medicine.jtsa.net

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Participants were largely middle aged and highly educated,
with significant representation of African Americans , caregivers and relatives
of people with Alzheimer's disease. Alan Mittleman, Director of the
Finkelstein Institute. States are
alert to this dilemma. There were once about 20,000 medicine wheels in North America,
before the Europeans came. DVDs of the program are available.

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The
majority of caregivers viewed elder confusion as a normal part of aging but
they also sought treatment by a shaman (traditional healer) to satisfy the
spiritual needs of the elder."
"People's perception of disease impacts how we talk to them, assess and
diagnose them, treat them, recruit them for research trials, and get them
involved in the Alzheimer's community," Dilworth-Anderson said.

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A Medicine Wheel is an ancient place of prayer sacred to Native Americans,
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D. However, Latinos had an entirely
unique category of cause -- mental illnesses or negative emotions that feature
"stress. "These views influence their opinions
about how best to prevent and treat it, and whether to participate in
research. Caregiving in
this community is seen as reciprocal of the love and care given by the elder
generation and as being a model of traditional values for the younger
generation. "As a
result, dementia and family caregiving in the Hmong community have been
neglected areas of research. Outreach efforts and partnerships
with the National Council of La Raza and the National Urban League deliver
culturally appropriate information , education and referral services. All,
like the Big Horn Medicine Wheel, are revered and sacred places.

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Dementia in the Hmong American Community
A study led by Linda A.D. Hmong shamans identified soul loss as the cause
of dementia. Admission to a long-term care facility was associated with stigma
for both the elder and their family.
For 25 years, the donor-supported , not-for-profit Alzheimer's Association has
provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive
services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced
public policy changes.alz.

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NEW YORK----Results of a national
survey of 1,200 Americans revealed that a clear majority (73%) believe
that pharmacists should be required to fill prescriptions of the
"morning after pill" even if they are personally opposed to it.hcdi. HCD
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The responses were analyzed based on the religious affiliation and
the participants' self described affiliation.edu ) or Vince McGourty, M+M Communications, Inc.

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Overall, Latinos and Whites have some mutual understanding about the
causes of Alzheimer's disease in these areas: genes, trauma, nutrition, aging
and brain deterioration. Among the findings:

A majority of responders (74%) representing all major
religions agreed that state laws should require pharmacists to
fill prescriptions despite any religious objections that
pharmacists might have. "Conservatives more than other groups have the
highest sensitivity to the religious liberty dimension of this
scenario. However , some pharmacists still refuse
to hand the prescription to another druggist to fill. Mississippi enacted a sweeping statute that
went into effect last July that allows health care providers,
including pharmacists, not to participate in procedures that go
against their conscience.