在越南老年人队伍中,在早期战争时期的压力暴露后的认知功能
Kim Korinek1, Zachary Zimmer2, Bussarawan Teerawichitchainan3
1Department of Sociology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA.
Social science & medicine (1982)
|April 19, 2024
概括
饥饿和苦难等早期战争压力因素与越南老年人的认知能力下降有关. 然而,军事服务可能会提供认知性,突出冲突对大脑健康的复杂影响.
科学领域:
- 神经科学是一个神经科学.
- 公共卫生 公共卫生
- 老年学是一门学科.
背景情况:
- 阿尔茨海默病是低收入和中等收入国家的主要死亡原因,特别是冲突后的国家.
- 关于战争相关的暴力和贫困作为痴呆风险因素的研究是有限的,特别是在西方退伍军人人口之外.
- 了解这些联系对于全球认知健康倡议至关重要.
研究的目的:
- 研究越南老年人早期与战争相关的压力因素和晚年认知功能之间的关联.
- 探索创伤后应激障碍 (PTSD),心血管健康和健康行为的潜在调解作用.
- 检查特定的战争暴露,如军事服务,对认知功能的影响.
主要方法:
- 利用来自越南健康与衰老研究的数据,这是2447名老年人的多阶段概率样本.
- 分析了2162名越南老年人的分析样本,这些老年人遭受了战争时期的压力.
- 使用定量回归来估计压力因素和认知功能之间的关系,通过修改的迷你精神状态检查 (MMSE) 评分来评估.
主要成果:
- 严重的童年饥饿和环境困难与晚年成年人的认知功能较差有关.
- 创伤后应激障碍 (PTSD),高血压和中风与较低的认知评分有关,并被战争时期的压力因素加剧.
- 战斗任务暴露与更高的认知功能得分有关,这表明潜在的认知性或选择效应.
结论:
- 早期的战争暴露,包括剥夺和苦难,对认知功能有持久的负面影响.
- 虽然一些战争暴露会通过PTSD和心血管疾病等媒介增加认知风险,但军事服务可能会赋予认知性.
- 评估武装冲突的多方面的影响对于全球理解,预防和治疗认知障碍和痴呆症至关重要.
更多相关视频
相关概念视频
Cognitive Development During Adulthood
94
Cognitive development continues throughout adulthood, undergoing significant shifts across early, middle, and late stages. Individual transition occurs from adolescent idealism to pragmatic and adaptable thinking in early adulthood. During this period, individuals learn to integrate personal beliefs with the recognition that other perspectives are equally valid. Exposure to the complexities of modern society, diverse experiences, and higher education contribute to this adaptive thought process,...
94
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
33
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that arises following exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters, forced displacement, or severe accidents. It significantly impairs individuals' ability to cope with daily activities and disrupts their emotional and psychological equilibrium.
Symptoms and Behavioral Manifestations
A spectrum of distressing symptoms characterizes PTSD. Recurrent flashbacks, where individuals involuntarily relive traumatic events,...
Symptoms and Behavioral Manifestations
A spectrum of distressing symptoms characterizes PTSD. Recurrent flashbacks, where individuals involuntarily relive traumatic events,...
33
Psychological Responses to Stress
54
Psychological responses to stress encompass the various cognitive and emotional reactions individuals experience when faced with challenging or threatening situations, such as a job loss. Prolonged exposure to stressors can disturb emotional balance, increasing negative emotions (e.g., anxiety and sadness) and diminishing positive emotions (e.g., joy and satisfaction). These persistent emotional shifts are associated with an increased risk of both physical illness and mental health issues, such...
54
Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle
106
Stress is a multifaceted response to events perceived as challenging or threatening, highlighting physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions. Physically, stress can lead to fatigue, sleep disruptions, and various health issues such as frequent colds, chest pains, and nausea. Emotionally, it can manifest as anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger triggered by both minor and major life events. Cognitively, it may result in difficulty in concentration, memory, and...
106
Information Processing Approach
34
The information-processing theory of cognitive development centers on fundamental mental processes, including attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. Researchers in this field examine how cognitive abilities, such as working memory, evolve and influence children's overall development. Studies indicate that children with stronger working memory tend to excel in reading comprehension, math, and problem-solving compared to peers with less efficient memory skills. Low working memory is...
34
Stress and Mental Health
149
Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
149


