Physical Activity is Associated With Fewer Subjective Cognitive Complaints in 47 Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 1423-1429.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mireia Felez-Nobrega ◽  
Josep Maria Haro ◽  
Kirk I. Erickson ◽  
Ai Koyanagi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Complaints ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Subjective Cognitive Complaints ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Psychotic experiences and subjective cognitive complaints among 224 842 people in 48 low- and middle-income countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Koyanagi ◽  
B. Stubbs ◽  
E. Lara ◽  
N. Veronese ◽  
D. Vancampfort ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Deficits ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
World Health ◽  
Psychotic Experiences ◽  
Cognitive Complaints ◽  
World Health Survey ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Subjective Cognitive Complaints ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Abstract Aims Cognitive deficits are an important factor in the pathogenesis of psychosis. Subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs) are often considered to be a precursor of objective cognitive deficits, but there are no studies specifically on SCC and psychotic experiences (PE). Thus, we assessed the association between SCC and PE using data from 48 low- and middle-income countries. Methods Community-based cross-sectional data of the World Health Survey were analysed. Two questions on subjective memory and learning complaints in the past 30 days were used to create a SCC scale ranging from 0 to 10 with higher scores representing more severe SCC. The Composite International Diagnostic Interview was used to identify past 12-month PE. Multivariable logistic regression and mediation analyses were performed. Results The final sample consisted of 224 842 adults aged ⩾18 years [mean (SD) age 38.3 (16.0) years; 49.3% males]. After adjustment for sociodemographic factors, a one-unit increase in the SCC scale was associated with a 1.17 (95% CI 1.16–1.18) times higher odds for PE in the overall sample, with this association being more pronounced in younger individuals: age 18–44 years OR = 1.19 (95% CI 1.17–1.20); 45–64 years OR = 1.15 (95% CI 1.12–1.17); ⩾65 years OR = 1.14 (95% CI 1.09–1.19). Collectively, other mental health conditions (perceived stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems) explained 43.4% of this association, and chronic physical conditions partially explained the association but to a lesser extent (11.8%). Conclusions SCC were associated with PE. Future longitudinal studies are needed to understand temporal associations and causal inferences, while the utility of SCC as a risk marker for psychosis especially for young adults should be scrutinised.

scholarly journals Cannabis use and physical activity among 89,777 adolescents aged 12-15 years from 21 low- and middle-income countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 205 ◽  
pp. 107584
Author(s):  
Garcia Ashdown-Franks ◽  
Catherine M. Sabiston ◽  
Davy Vancampfort ◽  
Lee Smith ◽  
Joseph Firth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Mild cognitive impairment and physical activity in the general population: Findings from six low- and middle-income countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 100-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davy Vancampfort ◽  
Brendon Stubbs ◽  
Elvira Lara ◽  
Mathieu Vandenbulcke ◽  
Nathalie Swinnen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
General Population ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Protocol for a Multi-Level Policy Analysis of Non-Communicable Disease Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity: Implications for Low- and Middle-Income Countries in Africa and the Caribbean

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13061
Author(s):  
Maylene Shung-King ◽  
Amy Weimann ◽  
Nicole McCreedy ◽  
Lambed Tatah ◽  
Clarisse Mapa-Tassou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Promotion Of Physical Activity ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Despite significant global policy development for addressing NCDs, the extent to which global policies find expression in low-and-middle income countries’ (LMIC) policies, designed to mitigate against NCDs, is unclear. This protocol is part of a portfolio of projects within the Global Diet and Activity Research (GDAR) Network, which aims to support the prevention of NCDs in LMICs, with a specific focus on Kenya, Cameroon, South Africa and Jamaica. This paper outlines the protocol for a study that seeks to explore the current policy environment in relation to the reduction of key factors influencing the growing epidemic of NCDs. The study proposes to examine policies at the global, regional and country level, related to the reduction of sugar and salt intake, and the promotion of physical activity (as one dimension of healthy placemaking). The overall study will comprise several sub-studies conducted at a global, regional and country level in Cameroon, Kenya and South Africa. In combination with evidence generated from other GDAR workstreams, results from the policy analyses will contribute to identifying opportunities for action in the reduction of NCDs in LMICs.

scholarly journals Low physical activity and high sedentary behaviour are associated with adolescents’ suicidal vulnerability: Evidence from 52 low‐ and middle‐income countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 109 (6) ◽  
pp. 1252-1259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riaz Uddin ◽  
Nicola W. Burton ◽  
Myfanwy Maple ◽  
Shanchita R. Khan ◽  
Mark S. Tremblay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income
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