MAGNA MEDICA: Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran dan Kesehatan
Vol 12, No 1 (2025): FEBRUARY

Factors Affecting Cognitive Function in Elderly

Prihanti, Gita Sekar (Unknown)
Wilyani, Dwi (Unknown)
Hanif, Achmad (Unknown)
Azizah, Afaf (Unknown)
Lilo, Atika Rachmania (Unknown)
Imaniah, Humairoh Nur Permata (Unknown)
Fadhila, Nadia Farah (Unknown)
Nastiti, Tiara Andini Putri (Unknown)
Purnama, Wahyu Dwi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Apr 2025

Abstract

Background: The number of cognitive impairments in elderly increases gradually every year. The increasing number of elderly can bring various impacts. It has a positive impact if the elderly are in good health. It becomes a negative impact if the elderly have health problems. Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) is a standard and simple test to evaluate cognitive function in elderly.Objective: To determine factors affecting cognitive function in elderly at Bandar Lor Sub-District, Sukorame Public Health Center, Kediri.Methods: This study used an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. The sample is 448, using simple random sampling technique. Respondents filled out MMSE questionnaire. Bivariate data analysis used chi-square test. Multivariate data analysis used a logistic regression test.Results: Factors affecting cognitive function in elderly are age, education, living together, history of illness, social activity, depression, MNA, work, physical activity, and marital status. Meanwhile gender, insomnia, and smoking have no effect. Multivariate test results found 3 factors that most affects cognitive function are depression (p = 0,000; OR 2,773; CI95% 1,643-4,680), MNA (p = 0.006; OR 1,928; CI95% 1,209-3,706), physical activity (p = 0.001; OR 0.926; CI95% 0.144-0.609).Conclusion: Family relationships and social support are essential to improve cognitive function.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

APKKM

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Magna Medica is a medical journal of APKKM contains papers and scientific articles created as a form of realization Tridharma college. The journal is published every six months, April and October of three articles in the form of: - Research article - Case report - Literature review The scope of this ...