The Mediating Role of Depression in the Association Between Hearing Impairment and Functional Disability Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

This study aims to explore the association between hearing impairment (HI) and functional disability and to examine whether depression mediates this association.

Research design and methods

In the study, 11 335 individuals aged 45 years and older were analyzed from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. The study used logistic regression and Karlson/Holm/Breen's method to examine the correlation between HI, depression, and functional disability. Functional disability was assessed using activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.

Results

HI was significantly associated with activities of daily living disability (odds ratio [OR] = 1.34, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.21-1.49) and instrumental activitie

SUBMITTER: Han D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10573731 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature