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We also aimed to identify socio-demographic, socioeconomic, behavioural and health-related factors associated with post-stroke cognitive impairment using multivariable logistic regression models.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Stroke survivors had a higher prevalence of cognitive impairment (15.3%) compared with non-stroke individuals (11.6%) and significantly lower cognitive function (composite score: 22.23 vs 23.78, p&lt;0.001). Stroke significantly increased the risk of cognitive impairment (OR 1.37, 95%\u2009CI 1.05 to 1.79, p=0.021), even after adjusting for demographic and health-related factors. Higher expenditure status, higher education and urban residence were strong protective factors, while being single and experiencing depressive symptoms were associated with an increased likelihood of cognitive impairment. Based on a multivariate-adjusted model, risk factors for cognitive impairment among stroke survivors included advanced age (OR 3.54, 95%\u2009CI 1.35 to 9.27, p=0.010 (80+ vs 60\u201364 years)), female gender (2.53, 95%\u2009CI 1.32 to 4.86, p=0.005), physical inactivity (1.93, 95%\u2009CI 1.03 to 3.61, p=0.039), not in a current relationship (2.08, 95% CI 1.10 - 3.93, p= 0.024) and being underweight (2.97, 95% CI 1.47 to 6.00, p=0.002).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Stroke survivors in India face increased risk of cognitive impairment, with associated risk factors including age, female gender, inactivity, depression and low body mass index, while higher education and expenditure status were associated with a reduced risk. 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