ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2024
The Digital Divide and Cognitive Disparities Among Older Adults: Community-Based Cohort Study in China.
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Abstract
backgroundThe widespread adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) further deepens disparities in resource access, particularly among the aging population. However, the relationship between these factors and their resulting impact on cognitive abilities remains uncertain.
objectiveThis study aims to investigate the potential impact of the digital divide on individuals' cognitive function and its association with the development and reversion of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
methodsThis cohort study used data from Beijing Aging Brain Rejuvenation (BABRI) study applying a multistage cluster sampling design between 2008 and 2020. The digital divide was quantified by the frequency of using ICTs. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), mixed linear models, and Cox proportional hazards models were used to model the association of digital divide and multidomain cognition.
resultsAmong the 10098 participants, nearly half (n=4941, 48.9%) faced the digital divide, which was associated with a worse performance in processing speed (F
conclusionsOvercoming the digital divide was significantly associated with improved cognitive function, a slower aging rate in cognitive performance, a reduced risk of developing MCI, and a higher likelihood of reverting from MCI to normal cognition.
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