Factors of Intellectual Function Impairment in Older People in South Denpasar, Bali

Ni Kamaryati, N. K. Sutini

2022

Abstract

Global population of older people is reported to grow faster than other groups of age. Along with aging and increase in the life expectancy of older people, the prevalence of intellectual function impairment tends to be higher. This study aimed to determine factors associated with intellectual function impairment in older people in South Denpasar, Bali. The study was a cross-sectional design, and it involved 139 respondents selected through convenience sampling in four primary healthcare centres of South Denpasar. The respondents were interviewed with a structured questionnaire consisting of demographic information and a Short Portable Mental questionnaire. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics using Spearman’s Rank Correlation, Chi-Square, and Fisher’s Exact test. Severe intellectual function impairment cases were found in 10.8% of respondents (15 respondents). Age, gender, and occupation were not significantly associated with intellectual function impairment (p > .05). Whereas education and marital status were significantly associated with intellectual function impairment (p < .05). It is necessary for community nurses to actively screen intellectual function impairment cases and develop strategies for enhancing older people ‘s cognitive functions.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Kamaryati N. and Sutini N. (2022). Factors of Intellectual Function Impairment in Older People in South Denpasar, Bali. In Proceedings of the 2nd Bali Biennial International Conference on Health Sciences - Volume 1: Bali BICHS; ISBN 978-989-758-625-5, SciTePress, pages 72-75. DOI: 10.5220/0011940200003576

in Bibtex Style

@conference{bali bichs22,
author={Ni Kamaryati and N. K. Sutini},
title={Factors of Intellectual Function Impairment in Older People in South Denpasar, Bali},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd Bali Biennial International Conference on Health Sciences - Volume 1: Bali BICHS},
year={2022},
pages={72-75},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0011940200003576},
isbn={978-989-758-625-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd Bali Biennial International Conference on Health Sciences - Volume 1: Bali BICHS
TI - Factors of Intellectual Function Impairment in Older People in South Denpasar, Bali
SN - 978-989-758-625-5
AU - Kamaryati N.
AU - Sutini N.
PY - 2022
SP - 72
EP - 75
DO - 10.5220/0011940200003576
PB - SciTePress