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Effects of social isolation on the cognitive status of people over 65 years of age during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: A longitudinal comparative study

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Sociodemographic variables, comorbidities, and cognitive assessment.
GenderAge ranges
MaleFemale65 to 70 years old71 to 75 years old76 to 80 years old81 to 85 years oldTotal
Level of educationBasic incomplete4 (22.2%)14 (77.8%)1 (5.6%)5 (27.8%)8 (44.4%)4 (22.2%)18 (100%)
Basic complete4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)5 (33.3%)5 (33.3%)3 (20.0%)2 (13.4%)15 (100%)
Secondary school1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)3 (75.0%)001 (25.0%)4 (100%)
Total9 (24.3%)28 (75.7%)9 (24.3%)10 (27.0%)11 (29.7%)7 (19.0%)37 (100%)
Prevalent diseasesArterial hypertension4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)3 (17.6%)4 (23.5%)5 (29.4%)5 (29.4%)17 (100%
Diabetes mellitus1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)1 (16.7%)3 (50.0%)1 (16.6%)6 (100%)
Hypothyroidism04 (100%)2 (50.0%)01 (25.0%)1 (25.0%)4 (100%)
Joint pain2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)1 (20.0%)2 (40.8%)2 (40.0%)05 (100%)
Gastritis2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)004 (100%)
Obesity01 (100.0%)01 (100.0%)001 (100%)
Total9 (24.3%)28 (75. 7%)9 (24.3%)10 (27.0%)11 (29.7%)7 (19.0%37 (100%)
Cognitive status - Assessment 1Normal9 (29.0%)22 (71.0%)8 (25.8%)8 (25.8%)10 (32.3%)5 (16.1%)31 (100%)
Mild deficit06 (10.0%)1 (16.7%)2 (33.3%)1 (16.0%)2 (33.3%)6 (100%)
Mild impairment0000000
Total9 (24.3%)28 (75.7%)9 (24.3%)10 (27.0%)11 (29.7%)7 (19.0%)37 (100%)
Cognitive Status - Assessment 2Normal8 (36.4%)14 (63.0%)7 (31.8%)5 (22.7%)6 (27.3%)4 (18.2%)22 (100%)
Mild deficit1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)2 (18.1%)4 (36.4%)4 (3.4%)1 (9.1%)11 (100%)
Mild impairment04 (100%)01 (25.0%)1 (25.0%)2 (50.0%)4 (100%)
Total9 (24.3%)28 (75.7%)9 (24.3%)10 (27.0%)11 (29.%)7 (19.0%)37 (100%)

Source: Prepared by the authors based on research data.