Impact of hearing loss on cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults: serial mediation of self-rated health and depressive anxiety symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hearing loss can exacerbate cognitive decline; therefore, exploring the mechanisms through which hearing loss affects cognitive function is crucial. The current study aimed to investigate the impact of hearing loss on cognitive function and the mediating role played by self-rated health and depressive anxiety symptoms.

Methods

Using stratified whole-group random sampling, the study employed a cross-sectional design and included 624 participants aged ≥65 years from three communities in Urumqi, China. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination. Hearing function and self-rated health were determined by self-report. The 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale were used to assess depressive anxie

SUBMITTER: Chen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10753014 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature