A-3 Examining The Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Performance on The Community Screening Instrument for Dementia in Congolese Older Adults

Abstract Objective: Given the lack of comprehensive neuropsychological tools in Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a need to examine the clinical utility of dementia cognitive screeners in this setting. We examined the contribution of sociodemographic factors to performance on the Community Screening Inst...

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Published in:Archives of clinical neuropsychology 2022-08, Vol.37 (6), p.1238-1238
Main Authors: Reyes, Anny, De Wit, Liselotte, Winston, Molly R, Hammers, Dustin B, Alonso, Alvaro, Ikanga, Jean N
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Objective: Given the lack of comprehensive neuropsychological tools in Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a need to examine the clinical utility of dementia cognitive screeners in this setting. We examined the contribution of sociodemographic factors to performance on the Community Screening Instrument for Dementia (CSID) in Congolese older adults. Methods: 354 participants (mean age = 73.6 ± 6.7, mean education (years) =7.3 ± 4.7; 50% female) were randomly recruited. All participants completed the CSID (mean = 25.23 ± 4.19). Multiple linear regressions were conducted to examine the contribution of age, education, sex, and the interactions between education, school type, and participant income to CSID raw scores. Raw scores were demographically adjusted for education and sex by adding 1 point for ≤12 years of education and 1 point for female. Results: Older age (β = −0.362, p 
ISSN:1873-5843
1873-5843
DOI:10.1093/arclin/acac060.003