Relationship of socio-demographic factors with cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia
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2022-06
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Desousa Foundation
Abstract
Background: The data related to the association of sociodemographic factors with cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia in younger population are lacking. The aim of the study was to assess the association of sociodemographic factors with cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. Methods: 200 schizophrenia cases were recruited for the study. Socio-economic status was assessed using modified Kuppuswamy socio-economic status scale. Cognitive examination was assessed using Addenbrooke cognitive examination-III (ACE-III). Results: Educational years (t = 0.223, p = 0.021) and Kuppasamy total socioeconomic score (t = 0.258, p = 0.002) predicted ACE score in schizophrenia cases. Among sociodemographic factors, gender (OR= 2.542, CI=1.426-4.531, p=0.001), education years (OR = 3.849, CI = 2.113-7.012, p = <0.001) employment status (OR=3.803,CI=1.719-8.413, p=0.001) and socioeconomic status ( OR = 0.178, CI = 0.066-0.480, p = < 0.001) were associated with cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia cases. Conclusion: Educational years and lower socio economic status are associated with cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia, cognitive impairment, sociodemographic factors.
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Keshri Neha, Nandeesha Hanumanthappa, Rajappa Medha, Menon Vikas. Relationship of socio-demographic factors with cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia . Indian Journal of Mental Health. 2022 Jun; 9(2): 165-169