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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Metabolic Syndrome in The Elderly: A Review of Evidence on Psychological and Physiological Outcomes 基于正念的老年人代谢综合征干预措施：心理和生理结果证据综述

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150720244013

Pradhiba Spm, R. ThephilahCathrine, Ms. Pradhiba

{"title":"Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Metabolic Syndrome in The Elderly: A Review of Evidence on Psychological and Physiological Outcomes","authors":"Pradhiba Spm, R. ThephilahCathrine, Ms. Pradhiba","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150720244013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150720244013","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Metabolic syndrome poses a significant health challenge in the elderly, affecting both psychological and physiological aspects. The application of mindfulness in treating the lifestyle variables linked to the risk of cardiovascular disease shows promise in improving self-awareness, mood regulation, and attention control. In addition to lowering stress, anxiety, and depression in elderly, mindfulness therapies have the potential to improve glycemic management. This study aims to investigate the potential efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in addressing this complex issue.\u0000Methods: The Cochrane Library, Embase, and PubMed/MEDLINE electronic databases were searched by the author to find pertinent systematic reviews and meta-analyses.\u0000Results: A summary of the available research review explores the impact of mindfulness-based interventions on elderly individuals with metabolic syndrome from years 2011-2023. Examining both psychological and physiological outcomes, the study focuses on depression, quality of life, and key health indicators such as BMI, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar.\u0000Conclusion: Findings shed light on the potential benefits of mindfulness practices in improving mental well-being and positively influencing metabolic parameters in the elderly population. To fully understand the biological impacts of mindfulness on human physiological processes, more investigation is required.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141710635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Quality of Life and its Associated Factors Among the Elderly Community Dwellers in Rural Bihar – A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study from Eastern India 比哈尔邦农村社区老年居民的生活质量及其相关因素--印度东部一项基于社区的横断面研究

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150720243948

Rajath Rao, Basavaraj Yankannavar, Bijaya Naik

{"title":"Quality of Life and its Associated Factors Among the Elderly Community Dwellers in Rural Bihar – A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study from Eastern India","authors":"Rajath Rao, Basavaraj Yankannavar, Bijaya Naik","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150720243948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150720243948","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Aging, longevity, advanced health care, and demographic transition have altered the quality of life (QOL) among the elderly. This study was planned to assess the QOL among the elderly and the associated factors in rural Bihar.\u0000Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study among 395 elderlies residing in rural Bihar adopted a multistage sampling technique and a standard WHO-QOL BREF tool to assess the QOL. A multivariable linear regression analysis was performed and an adjusted beta-coefficient was reported to determine the factors determining the QOL.\u0000Results: A total of 33 [8.4% (95% CI: 6-11.5%)] out of 395 elderlies had poor QOL. Age [adjusted B= -0.19 (-0.3 to -0.07)], Females [adjusted B= -1.89 (-3.5 to -0.25)], No. of drugs consumed [adjusted B=1.7 (0.4 to 2.99)], presence of any of the comorbidity [adjusted B=-5.9 (-10.8 to -1.1)], presence of Polymorbidity [adjusted B=-3.5 (-6.6 to -0.4)] were found to be independent correlates of QOL scores among elderly.\u0000Conclusion: Almost one in ten elderlies had poor QOL. The physical domain of QOL was affected the most among all the domains. Increasing age, female gender, presence of any co-morbidity, presence of poly-morbidity, and more drug consumption were associated with decreasing QOL scores among the elderly.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"100 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141713593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Glycaemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial 补充维生素 D 对 2 型糖尿病患者血糖控制的影响：双盲随机对照试验

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150720244069

Raja Danasekaran, Gowthamkarthic Ravichandhiran, Soumya Agadi, Haridoss Krishnan

{"title":"Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Glycaemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Raja Danasekaran, Gowthamkarthic Ravichandhiran, Soumya Agadi, Haridoss Krishnan","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150720244069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150720244069","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is a global health concern affecting diverse populations and it has been linked to various ailments. This study aimed to investigate vitamin D levels among T2DM patients and evaluate the impact of supplementation on those deficient, alongside its effect on quality of life and comorbidities.\u0000Methodology: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted among T2DM patients aged 18-75 years with HbA1c ≥ 7% and vitamin D deficiency (<12 ng/mL). Participants were divided into intervention (vitamin D supplementation) and control (placebo) groups. Data on demographics, diabetic status, and comorbidities were collected. Blood samples were analyzed for HbA1c and Vitamin D levels.\u0000Results: Of the 66 participants initially recruited, 60 completed the study. No adverse effects were observed. There was no significant difference in glycemic control between the intervention and control groups at 3 and 6 months. Quality of life showed no significant improvement with supplementation.\u0000Conclusion: This study did not find evidence supporting the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in improving glycemic control or quality of life among T2DM patients with vitamin D deficiency. Further research is warranted to explore alternative interventions or factors influencing glycemic control and quality of life in T2DM patients.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"78 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141690859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Risk Factor Analysis of Stunting in Children Aged 6-23 Months in Tanralili District, Maros Regency, Indonesia 印度尼西亚马罗斯县坦拉里里区 6-23 个月大儿童发育迟缓的风险因素分析

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150720244014

Agussalim, Andi Zulkifli, Nur Nasry Noor, Ansariadi, Stang, S. Riskiyani

{"title":"Risk Factor Analysis of Stunting in Children Aged 6-23 Months in Tanralili District, Maros Regency, Indonesia","authors":"Agussalim, Andi Zulkifli, Nur Nasry Noor, Ansariadi, Stang, S. Riskiyani","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150720244014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150720244014","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The high rate of stunting is still a nutritional problem in children in Indonesia which has an impact on the quality of future generations. The study aims to determine the risk factors for stunting in children aged 6-23 months in Tanralili District, Maros Regency.\u0000Methodology: This study used a case control study design. The sampling technique uses the side exhaustive method with a ratio of 1: 1, as many as 260 samples consisting of 130 cases and 130 controls. Stata program version 17 is used for data analysis.\u0000Results: Risk factors associated with stunting were maternal age <20 or 35 years (OR=1.953), lower-middle family income (OR=1.947), antenatal care <4 visits (OR=1,820), anemia (OR=2.252), chronic energy deficiency (OR=2.261), low birth weight (OR=2,595), exclusive breastfeeding (OR=2.448), poor home sanitation (OR=2.226;). Working mothers are a protective factor against stunting (OR=0.819). Multivariate analysis shows that exclusive breastfeeding is the dominant risk factor for stunting.\u0000Conclusion: Risk factors for stunting come from mother, child, as well as environmental and family economic factors. The need for integrated and multisectoral programs to increase family income, access to proper home sanitation, maternal education on pregnancy and nutrition and exclusive breastfeeding to reduce the incidence of stunting.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"2017 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141707045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Minimum Acceptable Diet, Anthropometric Failure and Correlates among Children Aged 6-23 Months in a Rural Area of Murshidabad, West Bengal 西孟加拉邦 Murshidabad 农村地区 6-23 个月大儿童的最低可接受饮食、人体测量失败及其相关因素

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150620243832

Debayan Dey, Ritu Ghosh, Dilip Kumar Das, Monojit Das

{"title":"Minimum Acceptable Diet, Anthropometric Failure and Correlates among Children Aged 6-23 Months in a Rural Area of Murshidabad, West Bengal","authors":"Debayan Dey, Ritu Ghosh, Dilip Kumar Das, Monojit Das","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150620243832","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150620243832","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Minimum acceptable diet (MAD), one of eight core indicators for infant and young child feeding (IYCF), is measured through minimum dietary diversity and minimum meal frequency. MAD is also a determinant for anthropometric failure. We aimed to assess the status of minimum acceptable diet, extent of anthropometric failure and correlates of MAD among children aged 6-23 months in a rural area of Murshidabad, West Bengal.\u0000Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional study in a block during April-July’2023, among 96 calculated sample of children selected through multistage sampling. We used a pre-designed schedule to collect data by interviewing the mothers of the children. Nutritional status was assessed by anthropometry and using Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure. Data were analysed using SPSS 20.0.\u0000Results: Only 34.4% (95% CI 24.6-44.5) children received optimal MAD; 70.8% had total anthropometric failure. Muslims (AOR: 6.13; 95% CI: 2.03-18.54) and currently non-breastfed children (AOR: 4.44; 95% CI: 1.09-7.95) were at higher risk of sub-optimal MAD. Anthropometric failure was significantly associated with MAD (p= .033).\u0000Conclusions: Minimum acceptable diet status is unfavourable and associated with high anthropometric failure among children in the area; breast-feeding status being an influencing factor. Findings highlight the need for strengthening IYCF practices.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"15 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141229557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploration of Risk Factors for Hemorrhoids in the Zhuang Population of Guangxi: A Case-Control Study 广西壮族人群痔疮风险因素探讨：病例对照研究

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150620243907

Huabei Wu, S. Glangkarn, Rujira Nonsa-ard, Nachalida Yukalang, Shijie Yin

{"title":"Exploration of Risk Factors for Hemorrhoids in the Zhuang Population of Guangxi: A Case-Control Study","authors":"Huabei Wu, S. Glangkarn, Rujira Nonsa-ard, Nachalida Yukalang, Shijie Yin","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150620243907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150620243907","url":null,"abstract":"Background The prevalence of hemorrhoids in Chinese urban and rural residents is very high. However, the factors affecting the occurrence of hemorrhoids are not very clear, which is disadvantageous to the prevention of hemorrhoids. Objective: To explore the external environment and behavioral influencing factors of hemorrhoidsin the Zhuang population of Guangxi, China, and provide a basis for the prevention of hemorrhoids.\u0000Methodology: A case-control study method was used to collect hemorrhoid patients and non-hemorrhoid patients from the same hospital and department as the case group and control group. A self-made questionnaire was used to investigate the education level, family income, alcohol consumption, diet, taste, work position, and other information of the two groups of patients, and logistic regression was used to analyze the correlation between various exposure factors and hemorrhoids.\u0000Result: A total of 11 variables were analyzed in this study, and it was found that education level, constipation, chronic gastritis, and dietary taste were associated with hemorrhoids (OR=2.02, 95% CI: 1.16, 3.52; OR=2.70, 95% CI: 1.50, 4.87; OR=1.96, 95% CI: 1.14, 3.36; OR=0.50, 95% CI: 0.28, 0.89).\u0000Conclusion Education level, constipation, and chronic gastritis can increase the risk of hemorrhoids, while bland diet can reduce the risk of hemorrhoids.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"63 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141231385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Beforehand Enquiry About Health Care Practitioners and Delivery Places Among the General Population in A Rural District in An Indian Southern State- An Exploratory Factor Analysis 印度南部邦一个农村地区普通民众对医疗从业人员和分娩地点的事先询问--探索性因素分析

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150620243855

Neethu George, R. Dharmaraj, Aswin Arasukumar, Gokul Krishna Ekambaram, Gifty Miracline Jesupaul Thangaraj, Gokul Ravisubramanian, Gayathri devi Perundalaiyur Chandran, Gomathy Manju Prabhakaran

{"title":"Beforehand Enquiry About Health Care Practitioners and Delivery Places Among the General Population in A Rural District in An Indian Southern State- An Exploratory Factor Analysis","authors":"Neethu George, R. Dharmaraj, Aswin Arasukumar, Gokul Krishna Ekambaram, Gifty Miracline Jesupaul Thangaraj, Gokul Ravisubramanian, Gayathri devi Perundalaiyur Chandran, Gomathy Manju Prabhakaran","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150620243855","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150620243855","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In recent years, many countries have embraced demand-driven healthcare systems, emphasizing patient choice and pre-enquiry in selecting healthcare providers. The purpose is to assess the occurrence and factors influencing beforehand enquiry of the general rural population regarding the health care practitioners and delivery places\u0000Materials and methods: The study was a cross-sectional survey conducted over 2 months among 1100 participants in Perambalur district, Tamil Nadu. The study utilized a questionnaire gathering sociodemographic data and 20 questions about healthcare enquiries, including place/person of enquiry, information source, enquiry characteristics, and reliability. Bivariate analysis identified significant predictor variables, while principal component analysis with Varimax rotation determined core factors.\u0000Results: The study found that 68.8% of participants (757 individuals) enquired about healthcare facilities and professionals before visiting. Core factors influencing these enquiries included healthcare professionals, hospitals, subjects, and cost concerns. Enquiries about healthcare places were mainly influenced by discussions with relatives, travel issues, and costs. Regarding healthcare professionals, characteristics such as communication skills, physician quality, previous patient experiences, and costs played significant roles in pre-enquiries.\u0000Conclusion: Patient enquiries are influenced by diverse factors and may not always be rational. Providing truthful information is crucial to support informed decision-making in healthcare.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"56 49","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141232425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Receiving The COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Correlation with Post COVID-19 Long Term Morbidity 接种 COVID-19 疫苗及其与 COVID-19 后长期发病率的相关性

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150620243881

Ahmed Mahdi Dawah, Meriam Ghardallou, A. R. Buthaina

{"title":"Receiving The COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Correlation with Post COVID-19 Long Term Morbidity","authors":"Ahmed Mahdi Dawah, Meriam Ghardallou, A. R. Buthaina","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150620243881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150620243881","url":null,"abstract":"Back ground: Long-coronavirus disease is the long-term consequences of COVID-19 infection experienced by individuals who are infected with the virus. Signs, symptoms, and problems that persist or worsen following an acute COVID-19 infection are collectively referred to as long COVID. This study tries to determine the correlation between vaccination status and the post-COVID long-term effects in vaccinated versus non-vaccinated infected individuals.\u0000Methodology: It was a cross-sectional descriptive design, encompassing 416 individuals. Study cases represented vaccinated individuals who were infected and were suffering from the long-term consequences of COVID-19, as opposed to non-vaccinated infected individuals. Individuals who were neither infected, vaccinated, or unvaccinated considered as a reference group for estimating the correlation utilizing Odds ratio (OR).\u0000Result: This study revealed that vaccinated individuals were more commonly affected by weakness (OR= 0.93; 95% CI 0.49-1.7), joint pain (OR= 0.7; 95% CI 0.41-1.4), and concentration problems (OR= 0.87; 95% CI 0.44-1.7) so that present study didn’t notify significant statistical findings for post-COVID conditions risks regarding to vaccination status.\u0000Conclusion: The correlation between vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals who develop post-COVID-19 conditions showed that risk factors for developing these conditions were independently associated with vaccination status among infected participants.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"56 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141231335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Employ the 5H Model, Evaluate its Efficacy, And Illustrate the Change in Elderly Depression Levels and Symptoms 采用 5H 模型，评估其有效性，并说明老年人抑郁程度和症状的变化

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-05-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150520243779

Son Quang Le, Anh Thi Tram Nguyen

{"title":"Employ the 5H Model, Evaluate its Efficacy, And Illustrate the Change in Elderly Depression Levels and Symptoms","authors":"Son Quang Le, Anh Thi Tram Nguyen","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150520243779","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150520243779","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Age-related disorders include mental health. This reduction in intergenerational cohesion and filial responsibilities has caused older people's dissatisfaction, sadness, and grief. Depression and dementia impair elderly people worldwide by taking away their independence and autonomy.\u0000Methodology: The authors use the experimental approach to implement the 5H model, evaluate its efficacy, and show the change in depression levels and symptoms in Quang Ngai's elderly. The author chose 26 senior persons from Truong Quang Trong Ward and 23 from Tinh Thien Village to engage in the intervention study. The semi-experimental study compared N=60 samples (Experimental Group=30 and Control Group=30). The elderly control group receives conventional therapy according to the local program, whereas the experimental group receives community intervention. The GDS-15 and ICD-10 examined the intervention's efficacy.\u0000Results: This study found that I mild depression had a significant change post-intervention; (ii) the mean score of depression through 2 assessments (GDS-15 scale and ICD-10 clinical assessment) both showed a significant reduction; (iii) females tended to change more than males; (iv) elderly aged 60-70 were easier to change than those over 80 years old; and (v) community-based psychosocial therapy had a significant impact on depression.\u0000Conclusion: Considering the aforementioned favourable results, the Quang Ngai city depression prevention intervention program for the elderly is practical and can reduce symptoms, severity, and reverse depression. Hence, the model is applicable across Quang Ngai City.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"26 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141053035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Study on The Assessment of Cognitive Impairment Among Elderly Patients Visiting Rural Health and Training Centre 关于评估前往农村医疗和培训中心就诊的老年患者认知障碍的研究

National journal of community medicine Pub Date : 2024-05-01 DOI: 10.55489/njcm.150520243871

Kashif AR Mohammed, AM Stanly

{"title":"A Study on The Assessment of Cognitive Impairment Among Elderly Patients Visiting Rural Health and Training Centre","authors":"Kashif AR Mohammed, AM Stanly","doi":"10.55489/njcm.150520243871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150520243871","url":null,"abstract":"Background: According to the United Nations, about one in five Indians will be 60 years or older by year 2050. Following this demographic shift, an increase in the proportion of cognitive disorders is expected. This study aims to identify those who have cognitive impairment among the rural elderly and study the factors associated.\u0000Methodology: The cross-sectional study was done on patients attending rural health and training centre of a tertiary care medical college and hospital in Chennai. One hundred seventy-eight participants above 60 years of age were screened with the Mini-CogTM tool. Those who scored less than 4 on the Mini-Cog scale were referred for cognitive evaluation by a clinical psychologist.\u0000Results: The overall prevalence of individuals positive for cognitive impairment was 41.6%. On bivariate analysis, individuals older than 65 years of age, those who were leading a retired life, not living with spouse, current alcoholics and smokers were associated with impaired cognition. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed participants who were retired and not living with spouse were independently associated with cognitive impairment.\u0000Conclusion: A high proportion of participants screened positive for cognitive impairment. Integrating cognitive health with primary care can help in giving attention and support for the ageing population.","PeriodicalId":489477,"journal":{"name":"National journal of community medicine","volume":"17 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141053249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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