Author(s):
Deepak K Nair, Meera Chacko, Merin Mary Joseph, Nima Vijayan
Email(s):
kdeepaknair@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/ijnmr.2025.37 
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Deepak K Nair1, Meera Chacko2, Merin Mary Joseph3, Nima Vijayan4
1Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, M.O.S.C College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
2Final Year B. Sc Nursing Students (2019-2023). M.O.S.C College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 4,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the magnitude and risk factors of dementia among elderly. Objectives: Objectives of the study were to estimate the magnitude of dementia among elderly, to determine the factors associated with dementia among elderly and to determine the association of magnitude of dementia with selected demographic variables and risk factors. Methods and Materials: The research approach was quantitative approach and the research design used was cross sectional design. Convenience sampling method was used for sample selection. The study was done in ward 10, ward 11 and ward 12 of Aikaranad Grama Panchayath among 384 elderly people above 60 years who met the inclusion criteria. Data collection was done using socio-demographic variables, checklist and Hasegawa Dementia Scale to diagnose dementia. Results: The study findings revealed that among 384 elderly people 25.52% has mild dementia, 0.52% has moderate dementia and 3.91% has severe dementia. Conclusion: The present study concluded that the magnitude of dementia increases with age. The factors associated with dementia are more with individuals who have suffered from head injury. Nowadays so many elderly people are diagnosed with dementia, so specific screening programs should be conducted both in rural and urban areas which will help in early diagnosis and treatment.
Cite this article:
Deepak K Nair, Meera Chacko, Merin Mary Joseph, Nima Vijayan. A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Magnitude and Risk Factors of Dementia among Elderly Residing in Ernakulam District, Kerala. A and V Pub International Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025; 4(4):201-4. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2025.37
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Deepak K Nair, Meera Chacko, Merin Mary Joseph, Nima Vijayan. A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Magnitude and Risk Factors of Dementia among Elderly Residing in Ernakulam District, Kerala. A and V Pub International Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025; 4(4):201-4. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2025.37 Available on: https://ijnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-4-4-3
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