Limited health literacy increases the likelihood of cognitive frailty among older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive frailty is a dual geriatric syndrome that is preventable with lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes are influenced by literacy level. However, the association between limited health literacy (HL) and cognitive frailty (CF) is yet to be discovered.

Objectives

This study aims to determine the association between HL and CF among older adults.

Methods

Data was collected between April 2021 to March 2022 in this cross-sectional study. Citizens aged 60 years and older who can understand Malay and English were selected through purposive sampling from the AGELESS Trial screening sample frame. HLS-M-Q18 was administered to determine HL and CDR, and Fried's Criteria were used to assess the CF status.

Results

A total of 757 participants were included in

SUBMITTER: Mohammad Hanipah J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11475880 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature