Prevalence And Factors Associated With Dementia Among Retirees Attending The CNSS Central Payment Centre In Libreville - Gabon : A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Jennifer Nyangui Mapaga Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon , Hospital University Libreville
  • Gnigone Pupchen Marylise Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon
  • Mambila Matsalou Grass Aurell Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon
  • Assoum Engoang J Assoum Engoang J Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon
  • Mboumba Mboumba Chermine Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon
  • Bassadila Ondimba KB Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon
  • Mianloudama CH Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon
  • Nsounda AA Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon
  • Diouf Mbourou N Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon
  • Kouna Ndouongo PH Neurology Department, University Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon

Mots-clés :

Dementia, Prevalence, Associated factors, Retirees, CNSS Libreville

Résumé

Background: Dementia is a major cause of disability in the elderly. Retired people, considered an inactive population, are exposed to several risk factors for dementia. However, research on dementia in retired people is scarce. Objective: To study the prevalence and factors associated with dementia among retirees of the CNSS in Libreville in 2024. Setting and Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted at the Central Agency of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) in Libreville over a four-month period, from August 01 to November 30, 2024. The study population consisted of pensioners registered with the CNSS central agency in Libreville who were present during the study period. A total of 203 retirees were included in the study. The presence of dementia was defined after confirmation by a neurologist, based on DSM-V criteria. Results: A total of 203 pensioners were included in the study. They were predominantly female (109 women, 97 men), with a sex ratio of 0.89. The mean age was 66.5 ± 7.6 years. The prevalence of dementia was 6/203 (3.0%, 95% CI: 1.09–6.32). In univariable analyses, dementia was associated with older age, hypertension, and prior stroke. Conclusion: Dementia is a growing public health problem in Gabon, particularly among retirees. It highlights the need to integrate cognitive issues into aging and social security policies.

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2026-04-12

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Vol. 5 No 2 (2026)

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Prevalence And Factors Associated With Dementia Among Retirees Attending The CNSS Central Payment Centre In Libreville - Gabon : A Cross-Sectional Study. EAJNS [Internet]. 12 avr. 2026 [cité 21 juin 2026];5(2):93-9. Disponible sur: https://www.theeajns.org/index.php/eajns/article/view/351