The Effect of Weight, Smoking, Passive Smoking, Physical Activity Level and Quality of Sleep on Cognitive Status in Adults

Abstract

Objective: This study was planned to investigate how the lifestyles of adults affect their cognitive control and flexibility levels and cognitive failure levels.
 Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 81 individuals aged between 18 and 65 without a history of serious chronic illness, communication and emotional problems were included. Demographic characteristics of all individuals were recorded. The ability of individuals to control their negative thoughts and emotions and to cope with a stressful situation was assessed by the Cognitive Control and Flexibility Scale, cognitive failure status by the Cognitive Failure Scale, physical activity levels by the Short Form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and sleep quality by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
 Results: It was observed that as the Body Mass Index of the individuals increased, cognitive failure also increased and the assessment and coping flexibility level of individuals exposed to passive smoking were lower (p<0.05). It was determined that individuals with poor sleep quality had lower cognitive control scores on emotions and higher cognitive failure scores (p<0.05). It was determined that there was a positive and statistically significant very weak correlation between the individuals' assessment and coping flexibility level and their physical activity level (r=0.273;p<0.05).
 Conclusion: It is clearly seen that individuals will improve their cognitive status with changes in their lifestyles in the direction of well-being. In this context, we think that it is important to conduct more extensive research on the factors affecting cognitive status and to raise public awareness in order to minimize negative situations.