The effects of depression, health status, and stressful life-events on self-reported memory problems among aged blacks.
A sample of 1,250 Black elderly individuals was examined to assess the prevalence and correlates of self-reported memory problems. More than 48.3 percent of the sample reported poor memory and forgetfulness as either a very (17.9%) or somewhat (30.4%) serious problem. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to detect the significant predictors of self-reported memory problems. According to our data, those Black elderly individuals who have hearing problems, who report a higher number of stressful life-events, who experience a higher level of depression, and who suffer from poorer health are more likely to complain of memory problems.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California.
M
M
Bazargan
A R
AR
Barbre
D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D016015:Logistic Models; D008145:Louisiana / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011159:Population Surveillance; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012494:Sampling Studies; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors