Charting New Frontiers for Black Men's Brain Health: Implications for Dementia Research and Public Engagement

Darlingtina K. Esiaka

doi:10.1002/hast.4996

Charting New Frontiers for Black Men's Brain Health: Implications for Dementia Research and Public Engagement

Darlingtina K. Esiaka

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Abstract

This essay critically explores the intersection of brain health and dementia research within the context of Black men's lived experiences. It interrogates dominant narratives of brain health that prioritize individual responsibility while neglecting systemic and structural determinants of health. Drawing on a life-course perspective, the essay advocates for inclusive research practices that center Black men's voices, challenge deficit-based assumptions, and address systemic barriers to brain health. Finally, it outlines a roadmap for transformative research, advocacy, and care that advances brain health equity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	S76-S83
Journal	Hastings Center Report
Volume	55
Issue number	S1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/hast.4996
State	Published - Jul 1 2025

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 The Author(s). Hastings Center Report published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of The Hastings Center.

Funding

I was supported by the National Institute on Aging (R00AG078286), an Alzheimer's Association Research Fellowship Grant (23AARFD‐1029261), a Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer's Disease enrichment grant, and the National Institutes of Minority Health and Health Disparities under UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community‐Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities) grant (P50MD019476).

Funders	Funder number
National Institute on Aging	R00AG078286
Alzheimer's Association	23AARFD‐1029261
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)	P50MD019476

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Black men's health
bioethics
brain health
community engagement
dementia research
health equity
social determinants of health

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Issues, ethics and legal aspects
Philosophy
Health Policy

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