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THE PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON COGNITIVE AGING ARAB AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS IN MICHIGAN

This study examines the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on cognitive aging Middle Eastern/Arab Americans immigrants and refugees in Michigan. Sociopolitical experiences as an immigrant and/or refugee may have unique effects on late-life cognitive health. Given that social engagement reduces the risk...

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Autor principal: Sayed, Linda
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9766146/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.873
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Sumario:This study examines the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on cognitive aging Middle Eastern/Arab Americans immigrants and refugees in Michigan. Sociopolitical experiences as an immigrant and/or refugee may have unique effects on late-life cognitive health. Given that social engagement reduces the risk of ADRD, this study sought to examine the consequences of COVID-19 socialization restrictions on familial and communal support systems for aging Middle Eastern/Arab immigrants and refugees. Three focus groups discussions with 8-10 participants each (N=31) conducted at local Arab organizations and religious institutions were conducted followed by inductive analysis. Preliminary results indicate two prominent themes: 1) Social and Familial Hardships; and 2) Isolation. Narratives illustrate the prevalence of psychosocial ADRD risk from COVID-19. Findings are discussed within a stress framework to advance universal and unique elements of Arab immigrant and refugee cognitive aging.