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Laurie T. Butler

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The association between objective vision impairment and mild cognitive impairment among older adults in low- and middle-income countries

2021

Aim: The association between visual impairment and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has not been investigated to date. Thus, we assessed this association among older adults from six low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (China, India, Ghana, Mexico, Russia, and South Africa) using nationally representative datasets. Methods: Cross-sectional, community-based data from the WHO Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) were analyzed. Visual acuity was measured using the tumbling ElogMAR chart, and vision impairment (at distance and near) was defined as visual acuity worse than 6/18 (0.48 logMAR) in the better-seeing eye. The definition of MCI was based on the National Institute on Aging…

MaleGerontologyChinaAgingmedicine.medical_specialtyVisual acuitygenetic structuresEpidemiology[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio]Visual impairmentVision impairmentLogistic regressionOdds03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineEpidemiologyPrevalenceHumansMedicineDementiaCognitive Dysfunction030212 general & internal medicineAssociation (psychology)Developing CountriesAgedLow- and middle-income countriesbusiness.industryMild cognitive impairmentmedicine.diseaseeye diseasesSmith L. Shin J. I. Jacob L. López-Sánchez G. F. Oh H. Barnett Y. Pardhan S. Butler L. Soysal P. Veronese N. et al. -The association between objective vision impairment and mild cognitive impairment among older adults in low- and middle-income countries.- Aging clinical and experimental research 2021Vision impairment Mild cognitive impairment Older adults Low- and middle-income countries EpidemiologyCross-Sectional StudiesAgeingOlder adultsFemaleGeriatrics and Gerontologymedicine.symptombusiness030217 neurology & neurosurgeryAging Clinical and Experimental Research
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Association between Food Insecurity and Sarcopenia among Adults Aged ≥65 Years in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2021

Limited literature has investigated the association between food insecurity and sarcopenia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the association between food insecurity and sarcopenia among adults aged ≥65 years in six LMICs. Community-based cross-sectional data of the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health were analyzed. Sarcopenia was defined as the presence of low skeletal muscle mass based on indirect population formula, and either slow gait or low handgrip strength. In the past, 12-month food insecurity was assessed with two questions on frequency of eating less and hunger due to lack of food. Multivariable logistic reg…

MalePopulation030209 endocrinology & metabolismLogistic regressionArticleOddshungersarcopenia03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineEnvironmental healthfood insecurityPrevalencemedicineHumansTX341-641030212 general & internal medicinelow- and middle-income countrieseducationDeveloping CountriesPovertyAgedAged 80 and over2. Zero hungereducation.field_of_studyNutrition and DieteticsHigh prevalencebusiness.industryNutrition. Foods and food supplyConfoundingLow-and middle-income countriesdigestive oral and skin physiologyMiddle Agedmedicine.disease3. Good healthFood insecuritybody regionsCross-Sectional Studiesold adults.Low and middle income countriesSmith L. Jacob L. Barnett Y. Butler L. T. Shin J. I. López-Sánchez G. F. Soysal P. Veronese N. Haro J. M. Koyanagi A. -Association between Food Insecurity and Sarcopenia among Adults Aged ≥65 Years in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.- Nutrients cilt.13 2021Sarcopenialow- and middle-income countrieold adultsFemalebusiness[SDV.AEN]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Food and Nutritionhuman activitiesFood ScienceNutrients
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Anxiety symptoms and mild cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults from low- and middle-income countries.

2021

Abstract Aim Anxiety may be a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) but there is a scarcity of data on this association especially from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Thus, we investigated the association between anxiety and MCI among older adults residing in six LMICs (China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa), and the mediational effect of sleep problems in this association. Methods Cross-sectional, community-based, nationally representative data from the WHO Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) were analyzed. The definition of MCI was based on the National Institute on Ageing-Alzheimer's Association criteria. Multivariable logistic regression analy…

GerontologyMalemedicine.medical_specialtyChina*Low- and middle-income countriesIndia*EpidemiologyAnxietyLower riskLogistic regressionGhanaOddsRussia03 medical and health sciencesSouth Africa0302 clinical medicineSmith L. Jacob L. López-Sánchez G. F. Butler L. Barnett Y. Veronese N. Soysal P. Yang L. Grabovac I. Tully M. A. et al. -Anxiety symptoms and mild cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults from low- and middle-income countries.- Journal of affective disorders cilt.291 ss.57-64 2021*Anxiety*Sleep problemsEpidemiologymental disordersPrevalenceMedicineDementia*Mild cognitive impairmentHumansCognitive DysfunctionRisk factorAssociation (psychology)Developing CountriesMexicoAgedbusiness.industryMiddle Agedmedicine.disease030227 psychiatryAnxiety Mild cognitive impairment Low- and middle-income countries Sleep problems EpidemiologyPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical PsychologyCross-Sectional StudiesAnxietyFemaleIndependent Livingmedicine.symptombusiness030217 neurology & neurosurgeryJournal of affective disorders
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Multimorbidity and anxiety symptoms among adults aged 50 years and over from six low- and middle-income countries

2021

Currently, there are limited data on the association between multimorbidity (i.e., ≥ 2 chronic conditions) and anxiety, especially among the older population in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Thus, the aim of the present study was to examine the association between multimorbidity and anxiety symptoms in a large sample of adults aged ≥ 50 years from six LMICs (China, India, Ghana, Mexico, Russia, South Africa). Cross-sectional, nationally representative, community-based data from the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) were analysed. A total of 11 chronic physical conditions were assessed. Anxiety symptoms referred to extreme/severe problems with worry or anxiety in the…

medicine.medical_specialtymultimorbiditybusiness.industrymedia_common.quotation_subjectmulticountryLogistic regressionanxietyOddsOlder populationLow and middle income countriesEpidemiologymedicineAnxietySmıth L. F. López Sánchez G. Shin J. I. Soysal P. Veronese N. -Multimorbidity and Anxiety Symptoms among Adults Aged 50 Years and Over from Six Low- and Middle-Income Countries- Journal of Ageing and Longevity cilt.1 sa.1 ss.36-47 2021epidemiologylow- and middle-income countriesmedicine.symptomWorrybusinessAdult healtholder adultsDemographymedia_common
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Anxiety symptoms among informal caregivers in 47 low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional analysis of community-based surveys.

2022

Background-\ud \ud There are no multi-country studies on the association between informal caregiving and anxiety from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Therefore, we investigated this relationship in a large predominantly nationally representative sample from 47 LMICs.\ud \ud Methods-\ud \ud Cross sectional data from the World Health Survey were analyzed. Anxiety symptoms referred to severe or extreme problems with worries or anxiety in the past 30 days.\ud \ud Information on caregiving in the past 12 months was obtained. Multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusting for age, sex, marital status, education, household size, employment, disability, and country was conducted. Da…

AdultMaleGerontologymedicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentCross-sectional studyEpidemiologyPsychological interventionAnxietyLogistic regressionCare provisiona cross-sectional analysis of community-based surveys.- Journal of affective disorders 2021 [Smith L. Shin J. I. Oh H. López Sánchez G. F. Underwood B. Jacob L. Veronese N. Soysal P. Butler L. Barnett Y. et al. -Anxiety symptoms among informal caregivers in 47 low- and middle-income countries]EpidemiologymedicineHumansDeveloping CountriesPovertyAnxiety Caregivers Low- and middle-income countries EpidemiologyLow- and middle-income countriesbusiness.industryMental healthPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical PsychologyCross-Sectional StudiesCaregiversAnxietyMarital statusFemalemedicine.symptombusiness
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Is loneliness associated with mild cognitive impairment in low- and middle-income countries?

2021

Background: Loneliness may be a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment but studies on this topic are scarce, particularly from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the association between loneliness and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in six LMICs (China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia and South Africa). Methods: Cross-sectional, community-based, nationally representative data from the WHO Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) were analyzed. The definition of MCI was based on the National Institute on Ageing-Alzheimer's Association criteria. Multivariable logistic regression analysis and meta-analysis were conducted t…

ChinaLogistic regression*multi-countryOdds*loneliness03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicinemild cognitive impairmentMESH: Aged; China/epidemiology; Cognitive Dysfunction/epidemiology; Cross-Sectional Studies; Developing Countries; Humans; Loneliness; Middle Aged; PrevalencemedicinePrevalencelonelinessDementiaHumansCognitive Dysfunctionlow- and middle-income countriesRisk factorCognitive impairmentDeveloping CountriesAgedmulti-country030214 geriatricsbusiness.industryLonelinessMiddle Agedmedicine.disease*low- and middle-income countriesConfidence interval3. Good healthPsychiatry and Mental healthCross-Sectional Studies*mild cognitive impairmentLow and middle income countriesloneliness low- and middle-income countries mild cognitive impairment multi-country[SDV.SPEE]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Santé publique et épidémiologieGeriatrics and Gerontologymedicine.symptombusinessDemography
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Active Travel and Mild Cognitive Impairment among Older Adults from Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2021

Active travel may be an easily achievable form of physical activity for older people especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), but there are currently no studies on how this form of physical activity is associated with a preclinical state of dementia known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between active travel and MCI among adults aged ≥50 years from six LMICs. Cross-sectional, community-based data from the World Health Organization’s Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health were analyzed. The definition of MCI was based on the National Institute on Ageing-Alzheimer’s Association criteria. Active travel (minutes/week) was as…

Gerontologylcsh:MedicineLogistic regressionWorld healthArticleOddsolder adult03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicinemild cognitive impairmentmental disordersMedicineDementia030212 general & internal medicinelow- and middle-income countriesCognitive impairmentolder adultsGlobal physical activity questionnairebusiness.industrylcsh:RGeneral Medicinemedicine.diseaseactive travelLow and middle income countrieslow- and middle-income countrieTailored interventionsbusinesshuman activities030217 neurology & neurosurgeryJournal of Clinical Medicine
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Body mass index categories and anxiety symptoms among adults aged =?50 years from low and middle income countries.

2021

Background: Body weight may be a risk factor for anxiety; however, there is a scarcity of studies on this association in older adults especially from low and middle income countries (LMICs). Therefore, we investigated the association between body mass index (BMI) and anxiety symptoms among adults aged ≥ 50 years from 6 LMICs. Methods: Cross-sectional, community-based, nationally representative data from the World Health Organization (WHO) Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) were analyzed. The BMI was based on measured weight and height and was categorized as: < 18.5 kg/m2 (underweight), 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 (normal weight), 25.0–29.9 kg/m2 (overweight), 30.0–34.9 kg/m2 (obesity cla…

business.industrymedia_common.quotation_subjectGeneral MedicineOdds ratioOverweightBody weightmedicine.diseaseObesityConfidence intervalLMICsLMICElderlyMental health.medicineAnxietyMental healthUnderweightmedicine.symptomWorrySmith L. Pizzol D. López-Sánchez G. F. Oh H. Jacob L. Yang L. Veronese N. Soysal P. McDermott D. Barnett Y. et al. -Body mass index categories and anxiety symptoms among adults aged ≥ 50 years from low and middle income countries.- Wiener klinische Wochenschrift 2021businessBody mass indexDemographymedia_common
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Sleep problems and mild cognitive impairment among adults aged ≥50 years from low- and middle-income countries

2021

Background-\ud \ud The limited available literature suggests that sleep problems are linked to an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, this association has been little studied to date in low-income settings.\ud \ud Objective-\ud \ud To investigate the association between sleep problems and MCI in a large sample of adults from six low-and middle-income countries (LMICs).\ud \ud Design-\ud \ud Cross-sectional.\ud \ud Setting-\ud \ud Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE).\ud \ud Subjects-\ud \ud 32,715 individuals aged ≥50 years with preservation in functional abilities [age range 50–114 years; 51.7% females].\ud \ud Methods-\ud \ud MCI was defined using the Nat…

MaleAging*Low- and middle-income countries[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio]Middle-aged adultsPsychological interventionSleep problemsLogistic regressionBiochemistry0302 clinical medicineEndocrinology*Sleep problemsPrevalence*Mild cognitive impairmentMedicine030212 general & internal medicineCognitive impairmentMorning*Older adultsAged 80 and overLow- and middle-income countriesMiddle AgedSleep in non-human animals3. Good healthOlder adultsFemaleSleep Wake Disorders*DementiaOdds03 medical and health sciencesmental disordersGeneticsHumansDementiaCognitive DysfunctionDeveloping CountriesMolecular BiologyAged*Middle-aged adultsbusiness.industryMild cognitive impairmentCell Biologymedicine.diseaseCross-Sectional StudiesAgeingSmith L. Shin J. I. Jacob L. Carmichael C. López Sánchez G. F. Oh H. Butler L. T. Barnett Y. Pizzol D. Tully M. A. et al. -Sleep problems and mild cognitive impairment among adults aged ≥50 years from low- and middle-income countries.- Experimental gerontology ss.111513 2021DementiaMild cognitive impairment Dementia Sleep problems Low- and middle-income countries Middle-aged adults Older adultsbusiness030217 neurology & neurosurgeryDemographyExperimental Gerontology
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Prevalence and Correlates of Physical activity in a sample of UK adults observing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020

ObjectiveTo investigate the levels and correlates of physical activity during COVID-19 social distancing in a sample of the UK public.MethodsThis paper presents analyses of data from a cross-sectional study. Levels of physical activity during COVID-19 social distancing were self-reported. Participants also reported on sociodemographic and clinical data. The association between several factors and physical activity was studied using regression models.ResultsNine hundred and eleven adults were included (64.0% were women and 50.4% of the participants were aged 35–64 years). 75.0% of the participants met the physical activity guidelines during social distancing. Meeting these guidelines during …

2474medicine.medical_specialtyMedicine (General)[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio]Physical fitnessShort ReportPsychological intervention1106 Human Movement and Sports SciencesCOVID-19 pandemicphysical activitySample (statistics)Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineR5-920EpidemiologyPandemicMedicineOrthopedics and Sports Medicine1506030212 general & internal medicinebusiness.industrySocial distancePublic healthpublic healthsocial distancing030229 sport sciencesHousehold incomeepidemiologybusinessDemography
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Physical multimorbidity predicts the onset and persistence of anxiety: A prospective analysis of the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing.

2022

Background: The aims of the present study were to examine prospective associations of multimorbidity (i.e., >= 2 chronic conditions) at baseline with incident and persistent anxiety over a two-year follow-up period among Irish older adults, and to quantify the extent to which sleep, pain, and disability mediate the multimorbidity-anxiety relationship.& nbsp;Methods: Data from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) conducted between 2009 and 2011 with a follow-up after two years were analyzed. Anxiety referred to score >=& nbsp;8 on the anxiety section of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Lifetime diagnosis of 14 chronic conditions was obtained. Outcomes were in…

MaleAgingA prospective analysis of the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing.- Journal of affective disorders 2022 [Smith L. Shin J. I. Jacob L. Schuch F. Pizzol D. López Sánchez G. F. Soysal P. Tully M. A. Butler L. T. Barnett Y. et al. -Physical multimorbidity predicts the onset and persistence of anxiety]MultimorbidityPainAnxietyPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical PsychologyChronic DiseaseHumansFemaleAnxiety Cohort Epidemiology Multimorbidity Older adultsLongitudinal StudiesAged
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Mild cognitive impairment is associated with fall-related injury among adults aged ≥65 years in low- and middle-income countries.

2021

Abstract Objectives There is a scarcity of data on the association between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and falls, especially from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where 70% of all older adults reside. Thus, we investigated the association between MCI and fall-related injury among older adults residing in six LMICs (China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa). Design Cross-sectional, community-based data from the WHO Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) were analyzed. Methods The definition of MCI was based on the National Institute on Ageing-Alzheimer's Association criteria, and information on past 12-month fall-related injury was also collected. Multivariable l…

Male0301 basic medicineChinaAgingIndiaPoison controlLogistic regressionGhanaBiochemistrySuicide preventionOccupational safety and healthRussiaOdds*Low-and-middle-income countriesSouth Africa03 medical and health sciencesOlder adults.0302 clinical medicineEndocrinologyRisk FactorsFall-related injuryInjury preventionmental disorders*Fall-related injuryPrevalenceGeneticsHumansMedicine*Mild cognitive impairmentCognitive DysfunctionDeveloping CountriesMexicoMolecular BiologyAged*Older adultsbusiness.industryConfoundingMild cognitive impairmentHuman factors and ergonomicsSmith L. Jacob L. Kostev K. Butler L. Barnett Y. Pfeifer B. Soysal P. Grabovac I. López-Sánchez G. F. Veronese N. et al. -Mild cognitive impairment is associated with fall-related injury among adults aged ≥65 years in low- and middle-income countries.- Experimental gerontology ss.111222 2020Cell BiologyCross-Sectional Studies030104 developmental biologyLow-and-middle-income countrieAccidental FallsFemalebusiness030217 neurology & neurosurgeryDemography
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Social environmental impact of Covid-19 and erectile dysfunction: an explorative review

2021

Background-\ud \ud To date, no attempt has been made to collate literature on the relationship between the social environmental impact of COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction. The aim of this explorative review was to assess and compare the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in male healthcare workers and males during the COVID-19 pandemic.\ud \ud Methods-\ud \ud A systematic review of major databases from inception to February 2021 was conducted. Prevalence data were extracted, and a random-effects meta-analysis was undertaken.\ud \ud Outcomes-\ud \ud The pooled prevalence of ED amongst healthcare workers working in COVID-19 specific environments, and non-healthcare during the COVID-19 p…

AdultMaleCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)AdolescentSexual healthEndocrinology Diabetes and MetabolismHealth PersonnelPopulationSocial EnvironmentErectile dysfunction · Sexual health · COVID-19 · PrevalenceYoung AdultEndocrinologyQuality of life (healthcare)Erectile DysfunctionEnvironmental healthHealth carePandemicPrevalenceMedicineHumansEnvironmental impact assessmentErectile dysfunctioneducationReproductive healtheducation.field_of_studybusiness.industrySARS-CoV-2COVID-19Middle Agedmedicine.diseaseErectile dysfunctionbusiness
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Body mass index and mild cognitive impairment among middle-aged and older adults from low- and middle-income countries

2022

Background: The effect of weight modification on future dementia risk is currently a subject of debate and may be modified by age. Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) status with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) (a preclinical stage of dementia) in middle-aged and older adults residing in six low- and middle-income countries using nationally representative data. Methods: Cross-sectional data from the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) were analyzed. MCI was defined using the National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer’s Association criteria. BMI (kg/m2) was based on measured weight and height and categorized as: under…

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