Yong B Liu|Yan L Chen|Hui P Xue|Ping Hou
Health Literacy Risk in Older Adults With and Without Mild Cognitive Impairment
Yangzhou University|Yangzhou University|Yangzhou University|Yangzhou University
background relationship increasing elderly population wideranging neurological conditions led heightened rates cognitive function impairment researchers found health literacy risk may associated cognitive impairment older adults objectives purpose study delineate difference health literacy risk older adults mild cognitive impairment normal cognitive function methods conducted survey study explore health literacy risk older adults without mild cognitive impairment data collected 412 subjects 60 91 years age 260 without 152 mild cognitive impairment june december 2016 china cognitive function measured using minimental status examination montreal cognitive assessment global deterioration scale activities daily living hamilton depression rating scale health literacy measured using chinese citizen health literacy questionnaire results scores total health literacy three dimensions basic health knowledge mind basic skills health lifestyle behavior lower mild cognitive impairment older adults normal cognitive function adequate marginal health literacy levels whereas mild cognitive impairment marginal inadequate health literacy levels using multiple logistic regression analysis found health literacy risk education level age marital status body mass index independent risk factors mild cognitive impairment discussion results suggest low health literacy may predictor mild cognitive impairment screening lower health literacy risk included multidimensional geriatric evaluation