@article{ref1,
title="Relationship between hearing loss and depression: a cross-sectional analysis from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2018",
journal="Journal of psychiatric research",
year="2024",
author="Tan, Yunfei and Fang, Lili and Zhu, Yichen and Hashimoto, Kenji",
volume="178",
number="",
pages="1-7",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Hearing loss is a prevalent issue resulting from loud noise exposure, aging, diseases, and genetic differences. As individuals age, the likelihood of experiencing hearing loss and depression escalates; yet, the link between hearing loss and the risk of depression remains ambiguous. This study explores the relationship between hearing and depression risk, taking into account sociodemographic and health-related factors. <br><br>METHODS: Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2015-2018, a cross-sectional analysis was conducted, focusing on adult participants. It evaluated their hearing status and depression levels using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). The study examined a range of variables, such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, lifestyle choices, and comorbidities, to understand their influence on the link between hearing loss and depression. <br><br>RESULTS: Analysis indicated a significant association between moderate to severe hearing loss and an increased risk of depression, notably in older adults. This relationship remained significant even after adjusting for a variety of sociodemographic and health factors. LIMITATIONS: This is a study using the NHANES database using self-reported surveys. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings of this study emphasize the need to integrate hearing health in the holistic assessment and treatment of depression, particularly advocating for combined care strategies for the elderly.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-3956",
doi="10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.07.038",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.07.038"
}