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Title: | Aging and self-reported hearing loss: a population-based study |
Authors: | PAIVA, Karina Mary de; CESAR, Chester Luis Galvao; ALVES, Maria Ceclia Goi Porto; BARROS, Marilisa Berti de Azevedo; CARANDINA, Luana; GOLDBAUM, Moises |
Citation: | CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA, v.27, n.7, p.1292-1300, 2011 |
Abstract: | The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of self-reported hearing loss among elderly people in Sao Paulo, Brazil, according to sociodemographic characteristics and to identify associated factors. Data were from the Sao Paulo Health Survey (ISA-Capital 2003), and the sub-group of elderly (n = 872) was analyzed. The chi(2) test was used to verify the association between self-reported hearing loss and socio-demographic characteristics. The statistical analyses used Poisson regression. Prevalence of self-reported hearing loss in the elderly was 11.2%, and was higher in men (PR = 1.86; 95% CI: 1.19-2.92). There was an important lack of knowledge among the elderly regarding the causes of their hearing loss (42.5%). Among the sample, 25.5% reported difficulties in leisure-time activities and 11.4% needed help in routine activities, while 63.3% required no assistance due to their impairment. The high prevalence of self-reported hearing loss in the elderly, especially in men, highlights the importance of this public health problem. Population aging is a new reality, placing increasing demands on healthcare professionals and government. |
Appears in Collections: | Artigos e Materiais de Revistas Científicas - FM/MPR Artigos e Materiais de Revistas Científicas - LIM/39 |
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