여성 독거노인의 인지기능 저하 영향요인
Factors Affecting Cognitive Decline in Elderly Women Living Alone
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Purpose: This study was conducted to identify factors associated with cognitive decline among elderly women living alonein South Korea using data from the 2023 National Survey of Living Conditions and Welfare Needs of Older Koreans. Methods: This was a secondary data analysis using a cross-sectional study design that utilized the data of 2,657 elderlywomen living alone in South Korea. Cognitive function and cognitive decline were assessed using the Korean versionof the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Binomial logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the odds ratios(OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for cognitive impairment. Results: Several factors were observed to affectcognitive decline among elderly South Korean women living alone, including age, education level, region, subjectivehealth status, and activities of daily living (ADL). Conclusion: These results highlight the need for a comprehensiveapproach to enhancing the cognitive health of elderly women living alone. Cognitive decline screening is particularlynecessary for women aged≥65 years residing in rural areas. Interventions should incorporate support for subjectivehealth status and ADL to promote cognitive well-being.
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Purpose: This study was conducted to identify factors associated with cognitive decline among elderly women living alonein South Korea using data from the 2023 National Survey of Living Conditions and Welfare Needs of Older Koreans. Methods: This was a secondary data analysis using a cross-sectional study design that utilized the data of 2,657 elderlywomen living alone in South Korea. Cognitive function and cognitive decline were assessed using the Korean versionof the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Binomial logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the odds ratios(OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for cognitive impairment. Results: Several factors were observed to affectcognitive decline among elderly South Korean women living alone, including age, education level, region, subjectivehealth status, and activities of daily living (ADL). Conclusion: These results highlight the need for a comprehensiveapproach to enhancing the cognitive health of elderly women living alone. Cognitive decline screening is particularlynecessary for women aged≥65 years residing in rural areas. Interventions should incorporate support for subjectivehealth status and ADL to promote cognitive well-being.