Cognitive Difficulty Among Middle Eastern and North African Americans
Author Information
Author(s): Kindratt Tiffany, Smith Alexandra
Primary Institution: The University of Texas Arlington
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of cognitive difficulty among Middle Eastern and North African adults compared to other racial/ethnic groups?
Conclusion
The study found varying prevalence rates of cognitive difficulty among Middle Eastern and North African adults in different states compared to other racial/ethnic groups.
Supporting Evidence
- In California, MENA adults had a higher prevalence of cognitive difficulty (6.96%) compared to White (4.80%) and Hispanic/Latino (5.44%) adults.
- In New York, MENA adults had a lower prevalence (3.96%) compared to Black (4.82%) and Hispanic/Latino (7.96%) adults.
- In Michigan, MENA adults had a prevalence of 8.30%, which was lower than Black (11.32%) but higher than White (6.25%) and Asian (3.28%) adults.
- In Texas, MENA adults had a prevalence of 4.44%, lower than Black (8.41%) and Hispanic/Latino (6.28%) adults.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many Middle Eastern and North African adults have trouble with thinking compared to other groups in four states.
Methodology
The study estimated the prevalence of cognitive difficulty among MENA adults using data from the 2017-2021 American Community Survey.
Limitations
The research is limited to four states and may not represent the entire MENA population in the US.
Participant Demographics
MENA adults aged 45 and older in California, New York, Michigan, and Texas.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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