Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

Attitudes and Preferences Towards Screening for Dementia with a Focus on Ethnic Minority and Low Socio-Economic Groups: A Systematic Review of Research Studies Written in the English Language

Brar, Manjot; Mc Ardle, Ríona; Hagan, Alexander; Al-Oraibi, Amani; Hanjari, Matilda; Stephan, Blossom; Brayne, Carol; Lafortune, Louise; Bains, Manpreet; Qureshi, Nadeem; Robinson, Louise

Attitudes and Preferences Towards Screening for Dementia with a Focus on Ethnic Minority and Low Socio-Economic Groups: A Systematic Review of Research Studies Written in the English Language Thumbnail


Authors

Manjot Brar

Ríona Mc Ardle

Alexander Hagan

Blossom Stephan

Carol Brayne

Louise Lafortune

Louise Robinson



Abstract

Background:
Increased understanding of dementia risk-reduction and early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders has spurred interest in the identification of risks for dementia, underlying putative biologies, or dementia itself. Implementation of such approaches require acceptability to the public. Research prior to 2012 indicated limited acceptability for population dementia screening. The changing landscape of dementia prevention research may influence recent perceptions. Additionally, perspectives from underserved populations, such as ethnic minorities and low socio-economic groups, are lacking.

Objective:
In this systematic review, we sought published studies since 2012 on attitudes and preferences of people with dementia, carers and the general public from ethnic minorities and low socio-economic groups regarding dementia screening.

Methods:
This review was preregistered on PROSPERO (CRD42023384115) and followed PRISMA guidelines. Key search terms were entered into five databases. Articles were included if they focused on population or risk screening for dementia via primary/community care-based assessments, and which included majority ethnic minority or low socio-economic groups or discretely considered these groups in data analysis. Data were synthesized narratively.

Results:
Seven studies reported perspectives of ethnic minorities regarding dementia screening; one study included people from low socio-economic groups. Results indicated that participants from ethnic minorities were willing to undergo dementia screening. Predictors of willingness included belief in benefits, desire to boost diversity, and to implement lifestyle changes. Unwillingness was associated with anxiety regarding results.

Conclusions:
Although there seems to be high acceptability for screening in the studied groups, more research is necessary to explore the practical considerations for screening such as cultural and economic barriers, trust, and post-screening actions.

Citation

Brar, M., Mc Ardle, R., Hagan, A., Al-Oraibi, A., Hanjari, M., Stephan, B., Brayne, C., Lafortune, L., Bains, M., Qureshi, N., & Robinson, L. (2024). Attitudes and Preferences Towards Screening for Dementia with a Focus on Ethnic Minority and Low Socio-Economic Groups: A Systematic Review of Research Studies Written in the English Language. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 100(4), 1315-1331. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-240315

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jun 7, 2024
Online Publication Date Jul 18, 2024
Publication Date Aug 13, 2024
Deposit Date Jul 4, 2024
Publicly Available Date Jul 18, 2024
Journal Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Print ISSN 1387-2877
Electronic ISSN 1875-8908
Publisher IOS Press
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 100
Issue 4
Pages 1315-1331
DOI https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-240315
Keywords Alzheimer’s disease, attitudes, dementia, ethnic minorities, low socioeconomic status, preferences, screening
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/36872161
Publisher URL https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad240315

Files





You might also like



Downloadable Citations