An analysis of psychosocial predictors of cognitive impairment in older people living in social housing ‐ data from longitudinal study: “Porto. Importa‐se”

Background Cognitive Impairment (CI) is a growing public health problem among the older population, with well‐established risk factors. However, the role of psychosocial predictors still needs to be clarified. This study aimed to analyze whether psychosocial factors may be predictors of CI in older...

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Veröffentlicht in:Alzheimer's & dementia 2023-12, Vol.19 (S19), p.n/a
Hauptverfasser: Martins, Sónia, Alves, Hélder, Machado, Idalina, Melo, Sara, Guedes, Joana
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Background Cognitive Impairment (CI) is a growing public health problem among the older population, with well‐established risk factors. However, the role of psychosocial predictors still needs to be clarified. This study aimed to analyze whether psychosocial factors may be predictors of CI in older persons. Method In the framework of “Porto. Importa‐se” longitudinal project, this study included older persons (≥70y.o. living alone and couples ≥75y.o.), living in social housing in Porto city, Portugal. The research protocol included: Six‐item Cognitive Impairment Test (CI), Barthel and Lawton Index (Basic/Instrumental Activities of Daily Living‐BADLs/IADLs), Geriatric Depression Scale‐15 (depressive symptoms) and Lubben Social Network Scale‐6 (social isolation). Loneliness was assessed with a categorical question: Do you feel lonely?. A logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify predictors of CI. Odds Ratio (OR) and its 95% Confidence Interval (95%CI) were calculated. A p
ISSN:1552-5260
1552-5279
DOI:10.1002/alz.076485