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[Prevalence of Cognitive Impairments and Its Determinants in Rural Elderly in Sichuan Province]
Objective:
To determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment and its influencing factors in rural elderly in Sichuan Province.
Methods:
A multi-stage random sampling method was adopted to select participants in six towns and eighteen administrative villages in Fushun and Lizhou. The cognitive functions of 1 065 rural elderly were assessed. Factors associated with cognitive impairments of the rural elderly were identified.
Results:
About 39. 9% of the rural elderly had cognitive impairments. Gender, age, marital status, educational attainment, regular physical activities, quality of life and social support were associated with cognitive impairments.
Conclusion:
The prevalence of cognitive impairments in rural elderly in Sichuan is high in comparison with national and international averages. Targeted interventions are needed based on the identified influencing factors.
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