Database on Cognitive Impairment in Ecuadorian Adults: Application of the MoCA Test in its Mobile Version with Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Behavioral Variables

Database Description
The database contains information on 1203 records documenting the application of the MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) test in Ecuadorian adults, with the aim of assessing cognitive impairment and analyzing its relationship with various sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral variables. The main characteristics are described below:
Variables Included
The database is structured in the following columns:
Occupation: Participants' employment classification (e.g., "Full-time employee", "Part-time employee").
Sex: Participant's gender (Male/Female).
History: Relevant medical history information (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, psychiatric disorders, etc.).
Residence: Type of place where the participant lives (Urban/Rural).
Alcohol: Frequency of alcohol consumption (Never, Occasionally, Frequently).
Tobacco: Frequency of tobacco use (Never, Occasional smoker, Ex-smoker).
Physical activity: Level of physical activity (Sedentary, Light, Moderate, Intense).
Years: Years of study completed by the participant.
Time_minutes_seconds: Duration in minutes and seconds it took to complete the MoCA test.
Cog_num: Numerical score obtained in the MoCA Test.
Cog_ord: Ordinal rating of cognitive performance ("Performance Below Expected", "Performance Slightly Below Expected", etc.). Purpose
The main purpose of this database is:
To assess cognitive impairment in Ecuadorian adults using the MoCA Test.
To analyze how sociodemographic (age, gender, occupation), clinical (medical history) and behavioral (physical activity, tobacco and alcohol consumption) factors are related to cognitive outcomes.
Salient Features
The database includes a wide variety of data that allow for descriptive and correlational analyses.
The data were collected using the mobile version of the MoCA Test in Spanish, which ensures accuracy and standardization.
The variable "Time_minutes_seconds" provides information on the duration of the test for each participant.
Example Records
A typical example in the database is:
Possible Uses
Identify patterns between cognitive impairment and variables such as physical activity or medical history.
To develop strategies for the prevention of cognitive decline in specific populations.
Generate scientific articles based on the data collected.