The association of hearing problems with social network strength and depressive symptoms: the cardiovascular health study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

research on the association between hearing impairment and psychosocial outcomes is not only limited but also yielded mixed results.

Methods

we investigated associations between annual self-reports of hearing problems, depressive symptoms and social network strength among 5,888 adults from the Cardiovascular Health Study over a period of 9 years. Social network strength and depressive symptoms were defined using the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS), and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D).

Results

hearing problems were associated with weaker social networks and more depressive symptoms. These association differed for prevalent versus incident hearing problems. Participants with prevalent hearing problems scored an adjusted 0.47

SUBMITTER: Dobrota SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9385182 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature