University Of Arizona

Abbreviated Name
U of Arizona
Geography of Research Institution
Pacific South West

Tuscon, AZ
United States

Digital Technology to Support Adherence to Hypertension Medications for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is characterized by mild impairment in one or more cognitive functions and is associated with an increased risk for failure to take prescribed medications. Hypertension is prevalent among persons with MCI (PwMCI) and nonadherence to medications increases the risk of accelerated cognitive decline through cerebrovascular disease. Adherence is often only 46% or lower among PwMCI.

Reduction of Hazardous Exposures in Small Businesses through a Community Health Worker Intervention

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Our parent project aims to reduce negative health outcomes in small businesses that primarily employ high-risk Latinx workers by characterizing their exposures to hazardous chemicals and assessing if a community health worker (CHW) intervention can decrease these exposures.