Case Control Study
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2020.
World J Psychiatr. Nov 19, 2020; 10(11): 245-259
Published online Nov 19, 2020. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v10.i11.245
Table 1 Measurement and definition of variables
Variable
Measurement
Characteristics
Sociodemographic factorsAgeContinuous variable
GenderMale or female
EducationMiddle school graduate and below or high school graduate and above
Mainly used handLeft hand, right hand, or both hands
Family dementia historyYes or No
Family PD historyYes or No
Environmental factorsExposure to pesticideNever, currently not exposed but exposed previously, or currently exposed to pesticide
Health behaviorsPack-yearsNon-smoking, 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, or ≥ 61 pack-years
Coffee-drinkingYes or No
Mean coffee intake per day (cups/d)No, ≤ 1, 2-3, or ≥ 4 cups
Coffee drinking period (yr)No, ≤ 5, 6-9, or ≥ 10
Disease historyCarbon monoxide poisoningYes or No
Manganese poisoningYes or No
EncephalitisYes or No
Traumatic brain injuryYes or No
StrokeYes or No
AlcoholismYes or No
DiabetesYes or No
HypertensionYes or No
HyperlipidemiaYes or No
Atrial fibrillationYes or No
Neuropsychological characteristicsTotal score of KMMSEContinuous variable
Total score of KMoCA
Global CDR score
Sum of boxes in CDR
K-IADL
Total score of UPDRS
Motor score of UPDRS
H&Y staging
Schwab & England ADL
Sleep behavior disordersREM sleep behavior disordersYes or No
Exercise characteristics related to PD (PD related motor signs)TremorYes or No
RigidityYes or No
BradykinesiaYes or No
Postural instabilityYes or No
LMCYes or No