Association between physical activity and cognitive function in a multi-ethnic Asian older adult population DOI Creative Commons
Yook Chin Chia,

Eugene Low,

Jane Kimm Lii Teh

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Physical activity (PA) is regarded as a non-pharmacological preventive strategy against cognitive decline. This study aimed to examine the relationship between PA and function in cognitively normal older Malaysian adults from multi-ethnic, urban-dwelling community. Participants completed questionnaire with questions on demographic details, socioeconomic status, health conditions, short form of International Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Bivariate analyses hierarchical linear regression were conducted IPAQ Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores. Among 382 participants (median age = 66 years), 51.6% female. Median MoCA score was 24; levels 28%, 39% 33% 'Low', 'Moderate' 'High' respectively. analysis showed scores significantly differed across (p-value < 0.001). Pairwise comparisons significant differences 'Low' 0.001) levels. Hierarchical potential confounding factors that while lower PA, being older, Malay hypertension initially associated scores, association explained by greater influence education savings. Additional research required gain more comprehensive understanding these relationships.

Language: Английский

Association between physical activity and cognitive function in a multi-ethnic Asian older adult population DOI Creative Commons
Yook Chin Chia,

Eugene Low,

Jane Kimm Lii Teh

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Physical activity (PA) is regarded as a non-pharmacological preventive strategy against cognitive decline. This study aimed to examine the relationship between PA and function in cognitively normal older Malaysian adults from multi-ethnic, urban-dwelling community. Participants completed questionnaire with questions on demographic details, socioeconomic status, health conditions, short form of International Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Bivariate analyses hierarchical linear regression were conducted IPAQ Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores. Among 382 participants (median age = 66 years), 51.6% female. Median MoCA score was 24; levels 28%, 39% 33% 'Low', 'Moderate' 'High' respectively. analysis showed scores significantly differed across (p-value < 0.001). Pairwise comparisons significant differences 'Low' 0.001) levels. Hierarchical potential confounding factors that while lower PA, being older, Malay hypertension initially associated scores, association explained by greater influence education savings. Additional research required gain more comprehensive understanding these relationships.

Language: Английский

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