2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-P1.18. Association between Cognitive Impairment & Lung Cancer Screening Use among People with Significant Smoking History: Population-Based Study

P1.18. Association between Cognitive Impairment & Lung Cancer Screening Use among People with Significant Smoking History: Population-Based Study - PDF(Slides)

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This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of lung cancer screening among adults at increased risk for lung cancer with and without cognitive impairment. The researchers used cross-sectional data from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Lung Cancer Module. The sample consisted of 2,519 adults from 16 US states, aged 55-79 years, with at least 30-pack year smoking history.<br /><br />The main outcome of interest was past year lung cancer screening use, and the predictor variable was self-reported cognitive impairment. The participants were asked if they had serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions due to a physical, mental, or emotional condition.<br /><br />The results showed that 21.5% of the sample reported cognitive impairment. The majority of participants were between 55-64 years old, male, non-Hispanic White, and had health insurance coverage. <br /><br />The study found that adults with cognitive impairment had a 78% increased odds of receiving lung cancer screening in the past 12 months compared to those without cognitive impairment. This association was statistically significant.<br /><br />The authors concluded that there is an association between cognitive impairment and lung cancer screening use among adults at increased risk for lung cancer. However, they emphasized the need for further research to understand the benefits of lung cancer screening specifically among adults with cognitive impairment.<br /><br />In summary, this population-based study found that adults with cognitive impairment were more likely to undergo lung cancer screening than those without cognitive impairment. Further investigation is necessary to fully understand the implications of lung cancer screening for individuals with cognitive impairment.

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Hermine Poghosyan

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Speaker Hermine Poghosyan

Topic Screening & Early Detection: Recruitment & Screening Uptake

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lung cancer screening

cognitive impairment

prevalence

cross-sectional data

smoking history

past year

association

odds

statistically significant

research