Darlingtina K. Esiaka, PhD, Center for Health Equity Transformation, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 760 Press Avenue, Suite 426, Rm 472, Lexington, KY. 40536, USA, Email Address:
J Prev Alzheimers Dis. 2024;11(6):1734-1740. doi: 10.14283/jpad.2024.162.
Past research suggests that subjective cognitive decline serves as an early and potentially important indicator that individuals may be at risk for future cognitive decline or neurodegenerative conditions. However, there is a dearth of studies on factors influencing the experience of subjective cognitive decline in Black Americans, especially in Black American men.
The current study explored correlates of subjective cognitive decline in Black American men.
A total of 117 Black American men, with a mean age of 38.5 (SD = 7.14) years, participated in the study.
Participants completed a survey that assessed their demographic characteristics, self-rated health, neighborhood problems, length of residency in neighborhood, bodily symptoms, sleep comorbidities, sleep difficulties, and subjective cognitive decline. Linear regression analyses was performed and standardized beta coefficients were reported to describe the estimated independent effect of the predictor variables.
We found that socioecomic status (β = -.222, p=.003), bodily symptoms (β = .246, p=.005), length of residency in neighborhood (β = .157, p=.029), and sleep difficulties (β = .305, p<.001) were significant correlates of subjective cognitive decline among Black American men.
These findings underscore the intricate roles of socioeconomic status, bodily symptoms, neighborhood factors, and sleep health in shaping subjective cognitive experiences in this population. Research on subjective cognitive decline can contribute to the early identification of individuals at risk for cognitive decline, allowing for timely interventions, lifestyle modifications, and potential preventive measures.
过去的研究表明，主观认知下降是个体未来认知能力下降或神经退行性疾病风险的早期且潜在重要指标。然而，关于影响黑人群体，尤其是黑人群体中男性经历主观认知下降的因素的研究还很少。
本研究旨在探讨黑人群体中男性主观认知下降的相关因素。
共有 117 名黑人群体中男性参与了这项研究，他们的平均年龄为 38.5 岁（标准差=7.14）。
参与者完成了一项调查，评估了他们的人口统计学特征、自我报告的健康状况、社区问题、在社区居住的时间长度、身体症状、睡眠合并症、睡眠困难以及主观认知下降情况。我们进行了线性回归分析，并报告了标准化β系数，以描述预测变量的估计独立效应。
我们发现，社会经济地位（β=-.222，p=.003）、身体症状（β=.246，p=.005）、在社区居住的时间长度（β=.157，p=.029）和睡眠困难（β=.305，p<.001）是黑人群体中男性主观认知下降的显著相关因素。
这些发现强调了社会经济地位、身体症状、社区因素和睡眠健康在塑造该人群主观认知体验方面的复杂作用。对主观认知下降的研究可以有助于早期识别认知能力下降风险的个体，从而及时进行干预、生活方式改变和潜在的预防措施。
