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The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment among Older Adults in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.003

Pages:

71–6

Synopsis:

We estimated the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults in Jamaica and identified associated factors. Less than one-third of persons had cognitive impairment and this was associated with older age, lower education and poorer health and physical functioning.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study sought to document the prevalence of cognitive impairment among a nationally representative sample of community-dwelling older adults and determine associated factors.

Received:

August 27, 2014

Accepted:

September 8, 2014

Published:

May 28, 2015

PDF Attachment:

Waldron et al--Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Jamaica

Cognitive impairment

mini-mental status examination

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Substance Abuse during Adulthood Subsequent to the Experience of Physical Abuse and Psychological Distress during Childhood

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 1 (2015): Substance Abuse and Mental Health

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.266

Pages:

7–10

Synopsis:

Preliminary results indicate that experiencing physical abuse increases the likelihood of having higher levels of psychological distress and becoming a substance abuser during adulthood.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study investigated if there was a significant relationship between physical abuse during childhood and experiencing psychological distress and substance abuse among university students.

Received:

October 13, 2014

Accepted:

October 27, 2014

Published:

March 16, 2015

PDF Attachment:

Longman-Mills et al--Relationship between Physical Abuse and Substance Abuse.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

substance abuse