Open AccessPrevalence of Severe Neurocognitive Impairment and Its Association with Socio-Demographics and Functionality Among Ugandan Older Persons: A Hospital-Based Study
Author(s) -
Letizia Maria Atim,
Mark Mohan Kaggwa,
Mohammed A. Mamun,
Scholastic Ashaba,
Samuel Maling
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical interventions in aging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.184
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1178-1998
pISSN - 1176-9092
DOI - 10.2147/cia.s319891
Subject(s) - neurocognitive , medicine , dementia , psychological intervention , logistic regression , demographics , depression (economics) , cognitive impairment , delirium , cognition , psychiatry , pediatrics , disease , demography , sociology , economics , macroeconomics
The prevalence of neurocognitive disorders, especially dementia, is rising due to an increase in longevity. Early detection and diagnosis of neurocognitive impairments are important for early interventions and appropriate management of reversible causes, especially by the primary health workers. However, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of severe neurocognitive impairment among elderly persons attending a tertiary hospital in Uganda.