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The aim is to enhance cognitive health literacy among Vietnamese immigrants through tailored educational initiatives and assessments.

February 28, 2026Health Promotion PracticeOpen Access

Improving Vietnamese Immigrants’ Cognitive Health Literacy Through University–Community Partnerships

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University-community partnerships improve cognitive health literacy in Vietnamese immigrants, indicating successful collaborative health initiatives.

The aim is to enhance cognitive health literacy among Vietnamese immigrants through tailored educational initiatives and assessments.
Developed the Vietnamese Aging and Care Survey (VACS) to collect health data from 402 Vietnamese immigrants.
Implemented cognitive assessments including the Vietnamese Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-V).
Established the Cognitive Health Initiative (CHAIN) with bilingual students to train and assess community members' cognitive health.
Conducted assessments across 16 health fairs and utilized a mentor-mentee approach in training students.
Found a high prevalence of cognitive and physical disabilities among the Vietnamese immigrant population.
Successfully recruited 52 university students for the CHAIN program over two years.
Conducted a total of 406 MoCA-V assessments through the program, enhancing community engagement.

Miyawaki et al. (2026) studied this question.

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University-community partnerships improve cognitive health literacy in Vietnamese immigrants, indicating successful collaborative health initiatives.