Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and its Correlates among Rural Elderly Population in a Tribal Region of Eastern Maharashtra, India
Objective: To determine the prevalence and explore the correlates of cognitive impairment in the elderly. Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 184 elderly aged 60 years and older in a rural area of eastern Maharashtra, India. Data were collected during...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/PMRR.PMRR_115_24 |
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| Summary: | Objective:
To determine the prevalence and explore the correlates of cognitive impairment in the elderly.
Materials and Methods:
A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 184 elderly aged 60 years and older in a rural area of eastern Maharashtra, India. Data were collected during household visits using a pre-designed pre-tested questionnaire. All eligible elderly were screened for cognitive impairment using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Results:
Of the 184 participants, 44.5% had cognitive impairment. In the logistic regression model, being female [aOR: 4.08 (95% CI: 1.81-9.22)], having less than 8 years of schooling in older age [aOR: 8.31 (95% CI: 2.21-31.21)], and living in poverty [aOR: 2.77 (95% CI: 1.07-7.19)] were identified as significant factors that increase the likelihood of cognitive impairment.
Conclusion:
The current research reveals a notable prevalence of cognitive impairment. It is essential to prioritise care for the vulnerable population by enhancing services, particularly in resource-limited settings, such as rural areas. |
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| ISSN: | 2950-5828 2950-5836 |