Self-Reported Vision Impairment and Psychological Distress in U.S. Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Examine the relationship between vision impairment and psychological distress in adults ≥18 years.

Methods

Using the 2016-2017 cross-sectional, U.S. National Health Interview Survey, we analyzed self-reported data (n = 57,644) on: Kessler psychological distress scores; general vision impairment (GVI), defined as difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses or contacts; and visual function impairment (VFI), measured using six visual function questions. Multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aOR) for mild/moderate and serious psychological distress, by GVI and VFI status, and identify predictors of psychological distress among those with GVI or VFI.

Results

Among adults, 10.6% (95% CI: 10.2, 11.0) had GVI; 11.6% (CI: 11.1, 12.0

SUBMITTER: Lundeen EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10949979 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature