Table 5. Prevalence (%) of self-reported other adverse health indicators and the association with experiencing permanent hearing-related symptoms (N = 943).
Permanent hearing-related symptoms | ||
% | ORa (95% CI) | |
Total study population | 9.2 | |
Health indicators | ||
Adverse perceived general health | 47.1 | 2.03 (1.26–3.25)** |
Adverse mental health | 55.2 | 2.68 (1.66–4.33)*** |
Depressive symptoms | 56.3 | 2.58 (1.60–4.16)*** |
Thoughts about suicide (past year) | 31.0 | 1.99 (1.19–3.34)** |
OR = odds ratio; CI = confidence interval.
Adjusted for age, sex, ethnicity and home situation.
**P<0.01.
***P<0.001.