Factors associated with cognitive impairment in Latin American older adults: A cross-sectional observational study of COVID-19 confinement
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2023-03-12Autor
Ramos Henderson, Miguel
Soto Añari, Marcio
Herrera Pino, Jorge
Porto, María F.
Camargo, Loida
Hesse, Heike
Ferrel Ortega, Robert
Quispe Ayala, César
García de la Cadena, Claudia
Mendoza Ruvalcaba, Neyda
Caldichoury, Nicole
Castellanos, César
Varón, Claudia
Aguilar, Dolores
Antezana, Regulo
Martínez, Juan
Román Garita, Nórbel
Boza Calvo, Carolina
Ducassou, Alejandro
Saldías, Carol
López, Norman
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INTRODUCTION: The effects of COVID-19 confinement have been severe, especially in older adults. Therefore, we analyzed the factors associated with cognitive
impairment (CI) in Latin America (LA).
METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional observational study with a total of 5245
older adults from 10 countries in LA.
Measurement: We used the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (T-MoCA) and
the Eight-item Informant Interview to Differentiate Aging and Dementia (AD8) scale.
RESULTS: We found that age, depressive symptomatology, bone fractures, being widowed, having a family member with dementia, and unemployment were associated
with an increased risk of CI. In contrast, higher education, hypertension with continuous treatment, quarantine, and keeping stimulating cognitive and physical activities
were associated with a lower probability of CI. No significant association was found
between suffering from diabetes or being retired and CI.
DISCUSSION: It is essential to conduct follow-up studies on these factors, considering
their relationship with CI and the duration of confinement.
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10.1002/dad2.12427Colecciones
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