Factors associated with cognitive impairment in Latin American older adults: A cross-sectional observational study of COVID-19 confinement.

ABSTRACT:

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 cogn

SUBMITTER: Ramos-Henderson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10102893 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature