Title | Gait Speed Is Associated with Cognitive Function among Older Adults with HIV. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Derry HM, Johnston CD, Burchett CO, Siegler EL, Glesby MJ |
Journal | J Aging Health |
Pagination | 898264320943330 |
Date Published | 2020 Jul 22 |
ISSN | 1552-6887 |
Abstract | To determine links between objectively and subjectively measured physical function and cognitive function among HIV-positive older adults, a growing yet understudied group with elevated risk for multimorbidity. At a biomedical research visit, 162 participants completed objective tests of gait speed (4-m walk), grip strength (dynamometer), and cognitive function (Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA) and reported their well-being (Medical Outcomes Study-HIV survey). Those with faster gait speed had better overall cognitive function than those with slower gait speed ( = 3.98, = 1.30, = .003) in an adjusted regression model controlling for age, sex, race, height, preferred language, and assistive device use. Grip strength was not significantly associated with overall cognitive function. Self-rated cognitive function was weakly related to MoCA scores ( = .26) and gait speed ( = .14) but was strongly associated with emotional well-being ( = .53). These observed, expected connections between physical and cognitive function could inform intervention strategies to mitigate age-related declines for older adults with HIV. |
DOI | 10.1177/0898264320943330 |
Alternate Journal | J Aging Health |
PubMed ID | 32697615 |