Publications by authors named "Andre Pruitt"
J Cross Cult Gerontol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a national telephone survey by state health departments aimed at understanding health behaviors, and this study focused on how Black/African Americans comprehend its caregiver and cognitive decline surveys.
- Conducted in Oregon with 30 participants aged 45 and older, focus groups revealed significant discrepancies between BRFSS survey responses and personal discussions about caregiving and cognitive decline experiences, highlighting varied interpretations of key terminology like 'memory loss' and 'confusion.'
- The findings suggest that the BRFSS terminology does not translate well within the Black/African American community, where cognitive decline is understood more in terms of relationship loss and community identity; therefore
