Title of article
Assessment of Cognitive Impairment and Related Factors Among Elderly People in Jordan
Author/Authors
Alkhawaldeh ، Abdullah Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing - Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing - Al Al Bayt University , Alsaraireh ، Mahmoud Department of Nursing - Princess Aisha Bint Al Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Al-Hussain Bin Talal University , ALBashtawy ، Mohammed Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing - Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing - Al Al Bayt University , Rayan ، Ahmad Department of Nursing - Faculty of Nursing - Zarqa University , Khatatbeh ، Moawiah Department of Public Health - Faculty of Medicine - Yarmouk University , Alshloul ، Mohammad Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Academy for Civil Protection - Al-Balqa Applied University , Aljezawi ، Ma’en Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing - Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing - Al Al Bayt University , ALBashtawy ، Sa’d Department of Nursing - Ministry of Health , Musa ، Ahmad Department of Nursing - Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing - Al Al Bayt University , Abdalrahim ، Asem Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing - Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing - Al Al Bayt University , Khraisat ، Omar Faculty of Nursing - Al-Ahliyya Amman University , Bashaireh ، Ahmad Faculty of Health Sciences - Higher College of Technology , Bashtawy ، Zaid Department of Public Health - Faculty of Medicine - Yarmouk University , Alhroub ، Nisser Department of Nursing - Faculty of Nursing - Jerash University
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Abstract
Background: With an increase in elderly people, it is essential to address the issue of cognitive impairment and support healthy aging. This study aimed to assess cognitive impairment and factors associated with it among older adults. Materials and Methods: A cross‑sectional study was carried out in different catchment areas within the Jerash governorate in the north of Jordan. The Elderly Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire (ECAQ) and a household face‑to‑face interview were used to collect data from 220 older adult participants aged 60 years and more. Descriptive statistics were conducted to describe the study variables. Correlation tests were applied to find associations between them. Logistic regression analysis was applied, with a minimum significance level (p lt; 0.05). Results: About 9.10% of the older adults had cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment was correlated with age, self‑perceived health, hypertension, stroke, and mental illness. The primary predictors of cognitive impairment were age [odds ratio (OR) =1.07 (1.01–1.14), p = 0.001] and stroke [OR = 10.92 (1.44–82.85), p = 0.001]. Conclusions: While many factors were correlated with cognitive impairment, the strongest predictors of cognitive impairment were age and stroke.
Keywords
Aged , cognition disorders , cross‑sectional studies
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research (IJNMR)
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research (IJNMR)
Record number
2764439
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