Barriers and facilitators to participating in Alzheimer's disease biomarker research in black and white older adults.

Johanne EliacinAngelina J PolsinelliFrancine EppersonSujuan GaoSarah Van HeidenGlenda WestmorelandRalph RichardsMollie RichardsChristopher CampbellHugh HendrieShannon L RisacherAndrew J SaykinSophia Wang

Published in: Alzheimer's & dementia (New York, N. Y.) (2023)

Individuals from under-represented groups are interested in Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarker research.After adjusting for trust and AD knowledge, Black participants were still more hesitant.Information is a barrier (when absent) to and incentive (when given) for biomarker studies.Reducing burden (e.g., transportation) is essential for recruiting Black older adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
cognitive decline
healthcare
health information
risk factors
mild cognitive impairment
emergency medical