Abstract
Self-rated health (SRH) has been used to predict cognitive decline in various populations; however, this relationship has not been examined in Latinos. This study examines the relationship between SRH and cognition among middle-aged and older Latinos. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among Latinos (n = 425, Mage = 64.13 ± 7.65, 82% female). Participants rated their health as poor/fair, good, and excellent and completed cognitive performance tests. Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) examined differences in cognition between SRH categories. ANCOVAs showed significant differences in SRH categories for working memory (F [2, 357] = 3.63, p = .028) and global cognition (F [2, 348] = 3.074, p = .047), such that those who self-rated their health as good had better scores compared to participants in the poor/fair category. Findings show that SRH is associated with cognition among middle-aged and older Latinos. SRH may serve as an indicator of early signs of cognitive decline.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 388-401 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- Racial disparities
- aging
- cognitive function
- hispanics
- self-rated health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health