Background: Although stress has been associated with poor cognitive function, few studies have examined the correlation between perceived stress and cognitive decline in older adults. Objective: To assess the association of perceived stress with global cognitive function, visuospatial and working memory at Ain Shams University hospitals. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 104 elderly attending outpatient clinics and the in-patient department at Ain Shams University Hospital. Demographic data of the participants were collected. Perceived stress scale, MOCA-Basic test, digit backward test and stick design test were taken. Excluded were patients with dementia, depression, organic brain lesions and those using psychiatry drugs. Results: Global cognitive function was assessed by MOCA-B with a mean score of 21.4 ± 1.99. Most of the participants had moderate levels of stress 54.8% and 41.3% had high levels of stress. There was a statistically significant negative effect of stress on the cognitive functions of participants (P value <0.001). Conclusion: High stress levels are significantly associated with a decline in cognitive function.
Alaaeldin,, S., Arif, E., Naim Adly, N., & Youssef, H. (2023). Association of perceived stress with working memory, visuospatial and global cognitive function in elderly Egyptians.. The Egyptian Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 10(1), 23-32. doi: 10.21608/ejgg.2023.314677
MLA
Shorouq Alaaeldin,; Elham Arif; Nermine Naim Adly; Heba Youssef. "Association of perceived stress with working memory, visuospatial and global cognitive function in elderly Egyptians.". The Egyptian Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 10, 1, 2023, 23-32. doi: 10.21608/ejgg.2023.314677
HARVARD
Alaaeldin,, S., Arif, E., Naim Adly, N., Youssef, H. (2023). 'Association of perceived stress with working memory, visuospatial and global cognitive function in elderly Egyptians.', The Egyptian Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 10(1), pp. 23-32. doi: 10.21608/ejgg.2023.314677
VANCOUVER
Alaaeldin,, S., Arif, E., Naim Adly, N., Youssef, H. Association of perceived stress with working memory, visuospatial and global cognitive function in elderly Egyptians.. The Egyptian Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2023; 10(1): 23-32. doi: 10.21608/ejgg.2023.314677