Prevalence of neurocognitive dysfunction and associated risk factors among follow-up diabetic type 2 patients in diabetes center of Al-Thawra hospital, Sana’a, Yemen - Summary - MDSpire
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Prevalence of neurocognitive dysfunction and associated risk factors among follow-up diabetic type 2 patients in diabetes center of Al-Thawra hospital, Sana’a, Yemen
To determine the prevalence of neurocognitive dysfunction among Yemeni diabetic type 2 patients and investigate the relations between these dysfunctions, diabetic risk factors, and sociodemographic characteristics.
Approach:
Assessment Tool: The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used for screening neurocognitive dysfunctions, with impairment indicated by a score of 23 or lower.
Key Findings:
43% prevalence of neurocognitive dysfunction among T2DM patients.
Higher prevalence in elderly, low-educated, non-employed, and long-duration diabetes patients.
Significantly decreased prevalence in patients with low BMI and those who engage in regular exercise.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
Cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
Study conducted in a single hospital may not be representative of the broader population.
