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Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home

Cilt: 16 Sayı: 2 20 Haziran 2022
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Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home

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Objectives: Cognitive functions are one of the crucial factors affecting the quality of life of the elderly and are affected by factors like age, gender, socio-economic level, and comorbidity. Some studies indicate that obesity can also affect them. This study aims to demonstrate the relationship between cognitive functions and obesity. Methods: A questionnaire including the participants’ socio-demographic characteristics, past obesity history and also Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), neuropsychological tests evaluating memory, attention, and executive functions (Stroop Test, Three words-Three Shapes Test, Digit Span Test), were applied to 315 elderly living in Narlidere Residential and Nursing Home. Besides weight, height, and waist circumference of the participants were measured. Results: According to the assessments performed with MMSE and neuropsychological tests, 107 elderly were classified as cognitive impairment and 208 were as cognitively normal. Sociodemographic characteristics of the elderly were similar except for age, as the mean age of cognitive impairment (79.49±7.06) was higher than cognitively normal (76.25±7.38) and it was significant (p<0.001). Past obesity history was significantly higher in the cognitive impairment (p<0.001). There was also a statistically significant relation between cognitive impairment, aging (age 85≥ yearsoddss ratio [OR], 3.95; %95 confidence interval [CI] 1.52-10.26) and obesity history ([OR], 9.15; %95 [CI], 5.25-15.93) in logistic regression model. Conclusion: It is important to indicate the risk factors of dementia. Family physicians evaluating obese patients should take action for the maintenance of cognitive functions and healthy aging.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

20 Haziran 2022

Gönderilme Tarihi

24 Eylül 2021

Kabul Tarihi

1 Nisan 2022

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2022 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Uyar Zekey, K., Kartal, M., & Tekin, N. (2022). Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 16(2), 367-375. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1000265
AMA
1.Uyar Zekey K, Kartal M, Tekin N. Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home. TJFMPC. 2022;16(2):367-375. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1000265
Chicago
Uyar Zekey, Kübra, Mehtap Kartal, ve Nil Tekin. 2022. “Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 16 (2): 367-75. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1000265.
EndNote
Uyar Zekey K, Kartal M, Tekin N (01 Haziran 2022) Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 16 2 367–375.
IEEE
[1]K. Uyar Zekey, M. Kartal, ve N. Tekin, “Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home”, TJFMPC, c. 16, sy 2, ss. 367–375, Haz. 2022, doi: 10.21763/tjfmpc.1000265.
ISNAD
Uyar Zekey, Kübra - Kartal, Mehtap - Tekin, Nil. “Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 16/2 (01 Haziran 2022): 367-375. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1000265.
JAMA
1.Uyar Zekey K, Kartal M, Tekin N. Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home. TJFMPC. 2022;16:367–375.
MLA
Uyar Zekey, Kübra, vd. “Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, c. 16, sy 2, Haziran 2022, ss. 367-75, doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1000265.
Vancouver
1.Kübra Uyar Zekey, Mehtap Kartal, Nil Tekin. Relationship Between Obesity and Cognitive Functions of Individuals Aged 65 Years and Above Living in a Residential Home. TJFMPC. 01 Haziran 2022;16(2):367-75. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1000265

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