Prevalence of hearing loss and its associations with anxiety and depression among older people in Kuantan, Pahang

Muhammed Amin, Siti Nurul Aisyah and Syed Elias, Sharifah Munirah (2025) Prevalence of hearing loss and its associations with anxiety and depression among older people in Kuantan, Pahang. International Journal of Care Scholars, 8 (1). pp. 71-78. ISSN 2600-898X

Preview

PDF - Published Version Download (248kB) | Preview

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of hearing loss (HL) increases with age, and globally more than 25% of older people aged 60 years and older are affected by HL. Studies consistently demonstrate that HL is associated with anxiety, depression, and diminished quality of life. However, there is limited data on these associations among older people in Malaysia. This study is aimed to determine the prevalence of hearing loss and examine its association with anxiety and depression among older people. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 273 older people aged 60 years and older living in the community in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia from February to May 2022. The participants were selected by convenience sampling. The instrument used for data collection was a self-administered questionnaire consisting of four parts; sociodemographic background, Hearing Handicap Inventory Elderly (HHIE), Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI), and Malay version of Geriatric Depression Scale (MGDS-14). Data were analysed as descriptive and inferential analysis (Chi-square test) using SPSS version 24.0. Results: The prevalence of mild to moderate HL was 35.5% and severe HL was 55.7%. It was found that age (p=0.002), gender (p=0.023), marital status (p=0.007), and self-reported health status (p=0.001) were significantly associated with hearing loss. Anxiety (p=0.001) and depression (p=0.001) were significantly associated with hearing loss. Conclusion: The prevalence of HL was consistent with previous studies, which is considered high in Malaysia. Given the significant associations between anxiety and depression with HL, early detection and effective management of hearing loss are important to improve the quality of life of older people.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Aged; Hearing loss; Anxiety; Depression
Subjects:	R Medicine > RF Otorhinolaryngology > RF52.5 Nursing R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing
Depositing User:	SHARIFAH MUNIRAH SYED ELIAS
Date Deposited:	08 Apr 2025 09:53
Last Modified:	08 Apr 2025 09:53
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/120498

Actions (login required)

View Item