Hearing Impairment and Cognitive Function: Mediating Role of Social Isolation and Depression.

ABSTRACT: ObjectivesTo examine the relationship between hearing impairment and cognitive function and the mediating role of social isolation and depression. Methods: Data came from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study wave. A self-reported item, a composite index, the 10-item Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and the Mini-Mental State Exam were used to measure hearing impairment, social isolation, depression, and cognitive function, respectively. Mediation analysis was performed. Results: 6799 participants were included. For participants reporting mild hearing impairment and severe hearing impairment, there were significant direct and indirect effects on cognitive function. Social isolation mediated 2.75% and 6.33% of the relationship between mild

SUBMITTER: Wu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10785707 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature