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Publication Metadata only The association between physical activity and urinary incontinence among adults residing in Spain(2023-02-01) Smith L.; Soysal P.; Sánchez G. L.; Isik A. T.; Veronese N.; Demurtas J.; Ilie P.; Koyanagi A.; Jacob L.; SOYSAL, PINARPublication Metadata only Ethnic Differences in Magnesium Intake in US Older Adults: Findings from NHANES 2005-2016(2018-12-01) Jackson S. E.; Smith L.; Grabovac I.; Haider S.; Demurtas J.; Lopez-Sanchez G. F.; SOYSAL P.; Redsell S.; IŞIK A. T.; Yang L.; SOYSAL, PINARMagnesium plays a crucial role in hundreds of bodily processes relevant to aging, but consumption of dietary magnesium intake has been shown to be inadequate in a large proportion of older adults. Identifying groups at risk of low magnesium intake is important for informing targeted advice. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2016, we examined the association between ethnicity (Caucasian/African American/Hispanic/other) and magnesium intake in a large representative sample of U.S. older adults (65 y, n = 5682, mean (SD) 72.9 (0.10) y). Analyses adjusted for total energy intake and a range of relevant covariates. Overall, 83.3% of participants were not meeting the recommended level of dietary magnesium intake, ranging from 78.1% of other ethnic groups to 90.6% of African Americans. In the fully adjusted model, magnesium intake was lower among African American older adults (-13.0 mg/d, 95% CI: -18.8 to -7.2), and higher among Hispanics (14.0 mg/d, 95% CI: 7.5 to 20.5) and those from other ethnic groups (17.2, 95% CI: 3.8 to 30.5) compared with Caucasian older adults. These results highlight the need for targeted interventions to increase magnesium intake in U.S. older adults, with a focus on African Americans, in order to reduce the burden of morbidity and ethnic inequalities in health in later life.Publication Metadata only Comment on “Association between hemoglobin level and cognitive profile in old adults: A cross-sectional survey”(2023-02-01) Soysal P.; Kara O.; SOYSAL, PINARPublication Metadata only Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among informal carers: a systematic review of international literature(2023-02-01) Lindsay R. K.; Vseteckova J.; .; Horne J.; Smith L.; Trott M.; Lappe J. D.; Soysal P.; Pizzol D.; Kentzer N.; SOYSAL, PINARPublication Metadata only Sociodemographic and behavioural correlates of lifetime number of sexual partners: findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing(2019-04-01) Jackson S. E.; Yang L.; Veronese N.; Koyanagi A.; Lopez Sanchez G. F.; Grabovac I.; SOYSAL P.; Smith L.; SOYSAL, PINARBackground No current data are available on correlates of lifetime sexual partners at older ages. This study aimed to explore correlates of the lifetime number of sexual partners in a sample of older adults.Publication Metadata only Sexual Activity and Physical Health Benefits in Older Adults(Springer, London/Berlin , 2023-02-01) Soysal P.; Avsar E.; SOYSAL, PINARPublication Metadata only Correction to: Food insecurity and physical multimorbidity among adults aged ≥ 50 years from six low- and middle-income countries(2023-01-01) Smith L.; Jı S.; Jacob L.; Gp L. S.; Schuch F.; Tully M. A.; Oh H.; Veronese N.; Soysal P.; Butler L.; et al.; SOYSAL, PINARPublication Metadata only The prevalence and co-existence of geriatric syndromes in older patients with dementia compared to those without dementia(2024-12-01) SOYSAL P.; Smith L.; SOYSAL, PINARBackground: This study aims to compare frequency and coexistence of geriatric syndromes in older patients with dementia to those without dementia. Methods: 1392 patients admitted to geriatric outpatient clinics were evaluated. Evaluations for eleven geriatric syndromes including polypharmacy, malnutrition, fraility, sarcopenia, dysphagia, urinary incontinence, fear of falling, falls, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and orthostatic hypotension (OH) were carried out in consultation with the patient and the caregiver. Two groups with and without dementia were matched according to age and gender using the propensity score matching method. Results: A total of 738 patients, 369 with dementia and 369 without dementia were included, of whom 70.1% were female and the mean age was 80.5 ± 6.8. Polypharmacy, malnutrition, frailty, sarcopenia, dysphagia, fear of falling, and excessive daytime sleepiness were significantly higher in patients with dementia (p 0.05). The co-existence of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and ≥ 5 geriatric syndromes in the same patient was 4.3%, 10.2%, 11.8%, 16.8%, 13.4% and 43.7% in non-dementia patients, respectively; 2.4%, 7.2%, 9.6%, 8.3%, 10.4% and 62.1% in those with dementia, respectively (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The presence and co-existence of geriatric syndromes is common in patients with dementia. These geriatric syndromes should be examined by clinicians and healthcare professionals who work with the demented population, so that more successful management of dementia patients may be achieved.Publication Metadata only The relationship between nutritional status and white matter integrity in older adults: A diffusion tensor imaging study.(2024-04-01) Atasoy B.; Balsak S.; Alkan A.; Akcay A.; Peker A. A.; Toluk O.; Atila N.; Kaya A.; Ipar O.; Soysal P.; ATASOY, BAHAR; ALKAN, ALPAY; AKÇAY, AHMET; TOLUK, ÖZLEM; ATİLA, NAZ; İPAR, ÖZLEM; SOYSAL, PINARPublication Metadata only Positive Aspects of Caregiving Questionnaire for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version(2024-01-01) AKYOL M. A.; AKPINAR SÖYLEMEZ B.; KÜÇÜKGÜÇLÜ Ö.; SOYSAL P.; Sağlam B. Ö.; Gül B.; Eser İ. S.; Öz D.; SOYSAL, PINARObjective: Negative and positive aspects of caregiving (PAC) coexist. Ignoring the PAC limits the overall understanding of caregiving adaptation and thus undermines the development of initiatives. This study aimed to translate the PAC Questionnaire (PACQ) into Turkish and assess its psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the positive aspects of caregiving questionnaire (T-PACQ). Materials and Methods: This study used a descriptive and methodological approach. After linguistic validity, we conducted a convenience sample of 222 family caregivers of people living with dementia, all home dwellings, using a socio-demographic form, Beck depression inventory, and T-PACQ. Factor analysis [exploratory factor analyses and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA)], analyses of discriminant validity, internal consistency (using Cronbach’s alpha), item-total and item-sub-dimensions correlations, ceiling and floor effects, and Hotelling’s t-squared test were conducted. Results: The linguistic validity of the instrument was satisfactory. The total explained variance of the instrument consisting of two domains and 10 items was determined to be 48.40%. According to CFA, model fit indices were ≥0.90. The value of Cronbach’s alpha was found to be 0.80. No response bias or ceiling-floor effects were observed. Conclusion: This instrument is a short and robust measurement tool for assessing family caregivers’ perceptions of the PAC. It could be used to engage in appropriate initiatives for family caregivers and assess their effectiveness.