2018
DOI: 10.1590/1982-0216201820417717
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Abstract: Purpose: to relate the cognitive aspects with sociodemographic data and the verbal fluency of the active elderly in a municipality in the south of Brazil. Methods: an epidemiological study conducted with 386 elderly people participating in community groups of the municipality. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Verbal Fluency Test (VFT) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Results: most participants were women. The sample was characterized by people, predominantly with l… Show more

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“…In this study, greater educational attainment was associated with good performance in both language and verbal fluency. These results agree with the literature and reinforce the importance of attending school for lifelong cognition [3][4][5][6]14,22,23 .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
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“…In this study, greater educational attainment was associated with good performance in both language and verbal fluency. These results agree with the literature and reinforce the importance of attending school for lifelong cognition [3][4][5][6]14,22,23 .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…Hence, it is a protective factor against cognitive function decline and neurological diseases. Educational experiences and the use of more complex cognitive skills can strengthen the cognitive reserve and preserve both cognition and functioning 6,24 .…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…O presente artigo teve como objetivo identificar os fatores psicossociais e funcionais associados ao desempenho de idosos em linguagem e fluência verbal. Neste estudo, maior escolaridade mostrou-se associada ao bom desempenho de linguagem e de fluência verbal, resultados condizentes com a literatura e que reforçam a importância da escolaridade para a cognição ao longo da vida [3][4][5][6]14,22,23 .…”
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“…A literatura tem apontado que fatores associados às dificuldades de linguagem e fluência verbal incluem aumento da idade [3][4][5][6] , baixa escolaridade [3][4][5][6] , renda 6 , problemas de saúde 7 e psicológicos, como depressão 7 e estresse percebido 8 . Ansiedade e sintomas depressivos podem desencadear diminuição no desempenho cognitivo e afetar a qualidade de vida dos idosos.…”
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