Associated Factors of Cognitive Frailty in People Living with HIV Aged 50 and Older: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cognitive frailty (CF), which typically precedes dementia and functional decline, serves as a more robust predictor of adverse health outcomes compared to physical frailty alone, representing a critical challenge in promoting healthy aging among older people living with HIV (PLWH) aged ≥ 50 years. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cognitive frailty and identify its associated factors among PLWH aged ≥ 50 years.

Methods

A convenience sample of 344 PLWH ≥ 50 years was recruited from a tertiary Grade A hospital in Zunyi, China. Physical frailty: evaluated via the Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illnesses, and Loss of Weight (FRAIL) Scale; Cognitive function: assessed via the Chinese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Participants

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12480177 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature