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The effects of developing a dual sensory loss on depression in older adults: a longitudinal study.
- Source :
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Journal of aging and health [J Aging Health] 2009 Dec; Vol. 21 (8), pp. 1179-99. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Objective: To determine the effect of developing a dual sensory loss (DSL) on depression over time and evaluate the impact of preexisting single sensory loss on this effect.<br />Method: Multilevel modeling was used to analyze data (N = 2,689) from the Health and Retirement Study.<br />Results: A significant increase in depression at the first report of DSL occurred, and depression increased at a significantly faster rate following DSL, in a curvilinear pattern. In addition, persons who eventually developed DSL began the study with a depression score significantly higher than persons who did not experience sensory loss. A preexisting single sensory loss did not alter the effect of DSL on depression.<br />Discussion: Two sources of disparity in depression between persons with and without DSL were identified: preexisting differences and differences that occurred due to the DSL. The relationship exhibited between depression and developing a DSL indicated an adjustment process.
- Subjects :
- Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Black or African American
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Depression complications
Depression psychology
Depressive Disorder complications
Depressive Disorder psychology
Female
Health Surveys
Hearing Loss psychology
Hispanic or Latino
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Statistical
Multivariate Analysis
Rehabilitation
Retirement
Risk Factors
Sensation Disorders psychology
United States
Vision Disorders psychology
White People
Depression etiology
Depressive Disorder etiology
Hearing Loss complications
Sensation Disorders complications
Vision Disorders complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0898-2643
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of aging and health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19897782
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264309350077