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<p><b>INTRODUCTION: </b>Episodic learning and memory performance are crucial components of cognitive assessment. To meet the needs of a diverse Hispanic/Latino population, we aimed to provide normative data on the Brief Spanish-English Verbal Learning Test (B-SEVLT).</p><p><b>METHODS: </b>The target population for the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) included individuals 45+ years old from Central American, Cuban, Dominican, Mexican, Puerto Rican, and South American backgrounds. Average age was 56.5 years ± 9.92, 54.5% were female, and mean education was 11.0 years ± 5.6 (unweighted = 9309). Participants were administered the B-SEVLT in their preferred language (Spanish or English). Hispanic/Latino background adjusted B-SEVLT scores and percentile cut-points were created using survey-adjusted regression models.</p><p><b>RESULTS: </b>Higher educational attainment, younger age, and being female were associated with higher learning and memory performance. Hispanic/Latino background groups differed in B-SEVLT performance.</p><p><b>DISCUSSION: </b>Representative learning and memory norms for Hispanic/Latinos of diverse backgrounds will improve cognitive assessment and accuracy of neurocognitive disorder diagnosis.</p>

Year of Publication
2021
Journal
Alzheimers Dement (Amst)
Volume
13
Issue
1
Number of Pages
e12260
Date Published
2021
ISSN Number
2352-8729
DOI
10.1002/dad2.12260
Alternate Journal
Alzheimers Dement (Amst)
PMID
34934802
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