Gender differences in the French Caribbean nursing homes.

ABSTRACT: In French Caribbean nursing homes, male represent half of the older adult population. We hypothesized that this distribution could be attributed to a higher prevalence of psychotic disorders among men or to sociocultural factors. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess gender differences in clinical characteristics of older adults residing in these facilities (n = 332). Compared to females, males were younger (78.4 ± 9.6 years versus 84.1 ± 9.8; p < 0.001), more frequently childless (51.9% vs. 36.7%; p = 0.007) and more often single (62.5% vs. 53.4%; p = 0.012). The prevalence of major cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Examination score ≤ 18) was similar (M/F: 73.6% vs. 76.2%). Delusions (40.8%) and hallucinations (32.5%) were common in both groups; however, males were more likely

SUBMITTER: Boucaud-Maitre D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11842554 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature