Table 2. Data From Logistic Regression Models for Clinically Significant Depressive Symptoms Among 5328 Older Hispanic Adultsa.
| Model | OR per 20-dB Hearing Loss (95% CI)b |
|---|---|
| 1. Hearing lossc | 1.27 (1.14-1.41) |
| 2. Above + hearing aidd | 1.29 (1.16-1.44) |
| 3. Above + demographicse | 1.47 (1.30-1.66) |
| 4. Above + cardiovascular risk factorsf | 1.46 (1.29-1.65) |
| 5. Above + antidepressant use (fully adjusted model) | 1.44 (1.27-1.63) |
Abbreviation: OR, odds ratio.
a
Assessed as Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, 10-item version, score of 10 or higher.
b
A 20-dB increase in hearing loss is approximately equivalent to a 1-category worsening (categories are: normal, mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe, profound).
c
Based on magnitude of pure-tone average in better-hearing ear.
d
Hearing aid use in the previous year (yes or no).
e
Demographics include age, sex, educational level, study site, and geographic background.
f
Includes coronary artery disease (test defined), hypertension (measured), stroke (self-reported), diabetes (laboratory defined).