COVID-19 Stress and Cognitive Disparities in Black, MENA, and White Older Adults.
Kristine J AjrouchLaura B ZahodneSimon BrauerWassim TarrafToni C AntonucciPublished in: The Gerontologist (2024)
Though it appears that minority stress was not exacerbated in the context of pandemic stress, links between greater objective stress and better cognitive health apparent among White older adults were not evident among MENA or Black older adults. Broadening health disparities research by including underrepresented populations allows us to elevate scientific knowledge by clarifying what is universal and what is unique about the stress process.