Factors Associated with Subjective Memory Impairment in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in a Metropolitan City
10.5393/JAMCH.2023.48.1.001
- Author:
Monica PARK
1
;
So Yeon RYU
;
Sung Woo CHOI
;
Jong PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Health Science, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Articles
- From:Journal of Agricultural Medicine & Community Health
2023;48(1):1-12
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective:The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with subjective memory impairment in patients with diabetes mellitus in a metropolitan city.
Methods:The subjects of this study were 351 patients with diabetes mellitus aged 50 and over from five districts of Gwangju who participated in the 2018 Community Health Survey. We analyzed general characteristics, health-related behaviors and health related conditions and subjective experience of memory impairment. To find factors associated with subjective memory impairment, the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis were used.
Results:Of all subjects, 31.3% was reported subjective experience of memory impairment. The odds ratios (ORs; 95% confidence interval (CI)) for subjective memory impairment according to age were statistically significant at 1.9 (0.9-4.3) in patients in 60s and 2.2 (1.1-4.7) in patients in beyond 70s compared to those in 50s. The OR (95% CI) of ex-smoker compared to the non-smoker was 0.3 (0.8-0.9). The OR (95% CI) of depressive symptom compared to no depressive symptoms was 4.9 (95% CI: 1.8-13.7).
Conclusion:In this study, subjective memory impairment in patients with diabets mellitus was associated with age, smoking, and depressive symptoms. Based on the results of this study, subjective memory impairment should be detected early through periodic cognitive function evaluation for elderly patients with diabetes mellitus, and a program for healthy cognitive function should be included in diabetes management program.
