The prevalence and factors associated with dementia among older adults in Mae Sai Subdistrict, Muang District, Phayao Province
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This research was a cross-sectional survey using descriptive research methods. The purpose of the study was to examine the prevalence of dementia and factors associated with dementia among older adults in Muang district, Phayao province. The sample consisted of 197 older adults, and data was collected from July to December 2022. Participants were selected through simple random sampling based on the inclusion criteria. The tools used for data collection included: the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (2Q) was used to screen and exclude individuals at risk for depression, 14-item Memory Function Screening Questionnaire was used to preliminarily screen individuals at risk for dementia for inclusion in the study, and Mini-Mental State Examination-Thai 2002 (MMSE-Thai 2002) was used to screen individuals at risk for dementia. These tools underwent validity testing and achieved reliability coefficients of .81, .83, and .84, respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test. The study found that the prevalence of dementia among older adults was 7.61 percent. Factors significantly associated with dementia among older adults in Mae Sai Subdistrict, Muang District, Phayao Province, were age and the presence of underlying disease (p < .05). The results of this study can be used to improve care planning, health promotion, and dementia prevention among older adults, making these strategies more effective.
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