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Prevalence of cognitive impairment in older adults in rural areas of La Paz, measured with four neurocognitive test

2015; Elsevier BV; Volume: 357; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jns.2015.08.400

1878-5883

Juan Carlos Durán, Maria Cusicanqui, C. Laforcada, F. Fortun, Dulce Dajheanne García-de la Cruz, Luiz Roberto Ramos, Douglas P. Munoz, Joseph Torrez, J. condori, H. Copa,

Aging, Health, and Disability

Objective: To determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment in older adults in the rural area of La Paz. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional study; 367 people ≥60 years living in rural area of La Paz - Bolivia, September 2013, were applied: Minimental version Lobo, Fototest, Test Clock, Test currencies. Interview homes. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS version 20.0. Results: 367 seniors, 54% male, 46% female, mean age 72 years men, 70 years women. In the Clock Test, 86.4% were unable to perform the test correctly. 6.9% prevalence of cognitive impairment in 2 of the 3 test, 4.5% prevalence of cognitive impairment in 3 of the 3 test, greater involvement in females; age of onset of cognitive decline after 70 years. Discussion: In rural areas they are unaccustomed to wearing the watch, this test is not suitable for application to the rural population. The other test showed good agreement between them. The tests are easy to apply in the rural population, especially the phototest and the test of currencies, due to the low level of education of the population. Women have a higher incidence of cognitive impairment due to greater illiteracy among women in rural areas. The level of education is an important factor in the development of cognitive impairment. The prevalence that was found is similar to other populations.