Effect of depression combined with cognitive impairment on dependency risk in rural older adults: analysis of data from the China health and retirement longitudinal study (CHARLS 2020).

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to investigate the relationship between cognitive impairment, depressive symptoms, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL)/ Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) dependency among older people living in rural areas.

Methods

We analyzed data from the China Health and Aging Longitudinal Study 2020, focusing on the rural older adults over 60. We identified four groups and constructed three regression models (models 1-3) to investigate the relationship between cognitive impairment or depression and dependency.

Results

Based on a logistic regression model, older adults living in rural areas face a sequentially increased risk of dependence on ADL if they in group 2 (OR = 1.33, 95% CI = 1.09-1.63), group 3 (OR = 1.76, 95% CI = 1.43-2.17), or g

SUBMITTER: Jiang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869685 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature