Association of Hearing Loss Onset and Etiology with Psychosocial Outcomes Among US Older Adults
Tyler J. Gallagher,
Malaika Jamal,
Janet S. Choi
Abstract:ObjectiveUnderstand the differential association of onset and etiology of hearing loss with psychosocial outcomes among older adults.MethodsThis is a cross‐sectional cohort study based on 2017–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Adults aged ≥70 years who completed audiometric testing and questionnaires on onset and etiologies of hearing loss were included (n = 612). Outcomes included report of social avoidance and major depressive disorder (MDD, PHQ‐9). Multivariable regression was utilized … Show more
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