INS NYC 2024 Program

Poster	Poster Session 11 Program Schedule 02/17/2024 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Room: Majestic Complex (Posters 61-120) Poster Session 11: Cultural Neuropsychology \| Education/Training \| Professional Practice Issues Final Abstract #94 The (In)Visible Brazilians: A Perspective Review on the Need for Brain Health and Dementia Research with Brazilian Immigrants in the United States Sharon Sanz Simon, Columbia University, New Rochelle, United States Sonia Brucki, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Luciana M. Fonseca, Washington State University, Spokane, United States Jacqueline Becker, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, United States Carolina Cappi, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, United States Andrea Horvath Marques, Geroge Washington University, Washington, United States Patricia C. Heyn, Marymount University, Arlington, United States Priscila Dib Gonçalves, Columbia University, New York, United States Silvia S. Martins, Columbia University, New York, United States Claudia Suemoto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Laiss Bertola, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Ricardo Nitrini, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Paulo Caramelli, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil Monica S. Yassuda, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Eliane C. Miotto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Lea T. Grinberg, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, United States Miguel Arce Renteria, Columbia University, New York, United States Margarita Alegria, Harvard University, Boston, United States Geraldo Busatto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Yaakov Stern, Columbia University, New York, United States Monica Rivera-Mindt, Fordham University, New York, United States Category: Dementia (Alzheimer's Disease) Keyword 1: aging (normal) Keyword 2: dementia - Alzheimer's disease Keyword 3: diversity Objective: The Brazilian population in the United States (U.S.), a Latinx subgroup, is rapidly growing and aging but remains underrepresented in U.S. health research. It is estimated that 71% of Brazilian immigrants are undocumented, which may limit healthcare access/utilization. Furthermore, mental health is reported as a health priority by Brazilian immigrants in the U.S., and there is a lack of research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (AD/ADRD) in this population. The objective of this perspective review is to highlight critical considerations for future brain health and dementia research on U.S-Brazilian populations, such as Brazilian identity and ancestry, sociocultural factors, and inequities in Brazil and the U.S. Lastly, this review aims to discuss critical research areas needing immediate attention to address health inequities and improve care (including neuropsychological services) for Brazilian immigrants and their offspring in the U.S. Participants and Methods: We reviewed the scientific literature using traditional sources (e.g., PubMed) and databases generated by the U.S. and Brazilian governments, as well as international organizations, and press articles. Results: This perspective review lists recommendations for researchers, health providers, and policymakers to promote greater inclusion of U.S. Brazilian populations in health research and care. The review identifies research areas in need of attention to address health inequities and promote mental/brain health in the U.S.-Brazilian population. These research areas are 1) epidemiological studies to map the prevalence and incidence of mental/brain health conditions; 2) research on aging and AD/ADRD risk factors; and 3) the need for greater representation of U.S-residing Brazilian population in research involving genetics, neuropathology, and clinical trials. Conclusions: The recommendation and research efforts proposed should help to pave the way for the development of community-engagement research, to promote mental/brain health education, and adaptation/validation of neuropsychological/behavioral instruments. These actions may have significant impact in improving AD/ADRD services and the development of culturally-informed intervention to the U.S.-residing Brazilian communities.

Poster

02/17/2024
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Room: Majestic Complex (Posters 61-120)

Poster Session 11: Cultural Neuropsychology | Education/Training | Professional Practice Issues

Final Abstract #94

The (In)Visible Brazilians: A Perspective Review on the Need for Brain Health and Dementia Research with Brazilian Immigrants in the United States

Sharon Sanz Simon, Columbia University, New Rochelle, United States
Sonia Brucki, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Luciana M. Fonseca, Washington State University, Spokane, United States
Jacqueline Becker, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, United States
Carolina Cappi, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, United States
Andrea Horvath Marques, Geroge Washington University, Washington, United States
Patricia C. Heyn, Marymount University, Arlington, United States
Priscila Dib Gonçalves, Columbia University, New York, United States
Silvia S. Martins, Columbia University, New York, United States
Claudia Suemoto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Laiss Bertola, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Ricardo Nitrini, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Paulo Caramelli, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Monica S. Yassuda, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Eliane C. Miotto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Lea T. Grinberg, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, United States
Miguel Arce Renteria, Columbia University, New York, United States
Margarita Alegria, Harvard University, Boston, United States
Geraldo Busatto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Yaakov Stern, Columbia University, New York, United States
Monica Rivera-Mindt, Fordham University, New York, United States

Category: Dementia (Alzheimer's Disease)

Keyword 1: aging (normal)
Keyword 2: dementia - Alzheimer's disease
Keyword 3: diversity

Objective:

The Brazilian population in the United States (U.S.), a Latinx subgroup, is rapidly growing and aging but remains underrepresented in U.S. health research. It is estimated that 71% of Brazilian immigrants are undocumented, which may limit healthcare access/utilization. Furthermore, mental health is reported as a health priority by Brazilian immigrants in the U.S., and there is a lack of research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (AD/ADRD) in this population. The objective of this perspective review is to highlight critical considerations for future brain health and dementia research on U.S-Brazilian populations, such as Brazilian identity and ancestry, sociocultural factors, and inequities in Brazil and the U.S. Lastly, this review aims to discuss critical research areas needing immediate attention to address health inequities and improve care (including neuropsychological services) for Brazilian immigrants and their offspring in the U.S.

Participants and Methods:

We reviewed the scientific literature using traditional sources (e.g., PubMed) and databases generated by the U.S. and Brazilian governments, as well as international organizations, and press articles.

Results:

This perspective review lists recommendations for researchers, health providers, and policymakers to promote greater inclusion of U.S. Brazilian populations in health research and care. The review identifies research areas in need of attention to address health inequities and promote mental/brain health in the U.S.-Brazilian population. These research areas are 1) epidemiological studies to map the prevalence and incidence of mental/brain health conditions; 2) research on aging and AD/ADRD risk factors; and 3) the need for greater representation of U.S-residing Brazilian population in research involving genetics, neuropathology, and clinical trials.

Conclusions:

The recommendation and research efforts proposed should help to pave the way for the development of community-engagement research, to promote mental/brain health education, and adaptation/validation of neuropsychological/behavioral instruments. These actions may have significant impact in improving AD/ADRD services and the development of culturally-informed intervention to the U.S.-residing Brazilian communities.