1
|
Massawe ER, Rahib JS. Prevalence of Age-Related Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Related Factors in Elderly Patients Attending Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 76:788-793. [PMID: 38440513 PMCID: PMC10908963 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-04281-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE Age-related sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), is a progressive, usually bilateral hearing loss that occurs in elderly. It is correctable using rehabilitative hearing devices, which can vastly improve the older person's quality of life. This study aimed to find out the prevalence and related factors of age-related sensorineural hearing loss among elderly patients in Tanzania. METHODS A total of 380 elderly patients who received Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) services at Muhimbili tertiary hospital were enrolled. Participants were screened for hearing loss and interviewed by the structured questionnaire followed by otoscopic examination and Pure tone Audiometry (PTA). RESULTS This study included 182(47.9%) males, and 198 (52.1%) females. The prevalence of SNHL was 27.6%, males were mostly affected 57(31.3%) p = 0.574. Bilateral SNHL was found 90 (85.7%) p = 0.026, and the severity of age-related SNHL was found to increase as age increases. CONCLUSION Sensorineural hearing loss among the elderly was prevalent, mostly bilateral, and the severity increases with age. Confounding factors such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), cigarette smoking, and ototoxic medication may have contributed. Elderly should be screened for hearing loss especially on the individuals with other co-morbidities for early diagnosis and management in order to improve the quality of life of the elderly.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Enica Richard Massawe
- College of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.o.Box 65001, Dar-es- salaam, Tanzania
| | - Jaria Suleiman Rahib
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Miyata J, Umesawa M, Yoshioka T, Iso H. Systolic Blood Pressure and Objective Hearing Thresholds Among Japanese Middle-Aged Adults: A Facility-Based Retrospective Cohort Study. Otol Neurotol 2023; 44:00129492-990000000-00272. [PMID: 37185371 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Very few studies have compared the magnitude of the changes in the hearing thresholds at 1 and 4 kHz according to the systolic blood pressure (SBP). We investigated the effects of SBP on repeated measures of hearing threshold using pure-tone audiometry. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 5,479 (for the analysis at 1 kHz) and 2,045 (for 4 kHz) individuals aged 50 to 59 years who underwent facility-based health checkups. A multivariable generalized linear mixed model was constructed for the analysis at 1 and 4 kHz. RESULTS The mean follow-up durations were 30,262 and 7,454 person-years, respectively. The interaction of SBP and year was significantly associated with the change in hearing threshold in both analyses at 1 kHz (with estimated slope, 0.00080; 95% confidence interval, 0.00049-0.00110) and 4 kHz (with estimated slope, 0.0042; 95% confidence interval, 0.0028-0.0057). The 10-year changes in hearing threshold with baseline SBP of 110 and 140 mm Hg were 0.4 and 0.6 dB at 1 kHz and 1.0 and 2.3 dB at 4 kHz, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Higher SBP was associated with an increased hearing threshold at both 1 and 4 kHz among middle-aged individuals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Mitsumasa Umesawa
- Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Mibu, Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
| | - Tetsuya Yoshioka
- Department of Family Medicine, Medical Center for the Entire Family, Keiju Medical Center, Nanao, Ishikawa
| | - Hiroyasu Iso
- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Miyata J, Umesawa M, Yoshioka T, Iso H. Association between high systolic blood pressure and objective hearing impairment among Japanese adults: a facility-based retrospective cohort study. Hypertens Res 2021; 45:155-161. [PMID: 34690351 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-021-00737-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
This retrospective longitudinal study examined the association between systolic blood pressure and hearing impairment among 13,187 Japanese individuals (men, 46.5%) aged 20-59 years. The systolic blood pressure of participants was categorized as <120, 120-129, 130-139, 140-149, 150-159, and ≥160 mmHg. Using pure-tone audiometry, hearing impairment at 1 and 4 kHz was defined as hearing thresholds in either ear >30 and >40 dB, respectively. We performed multivariable Cox proportional-hazards regression analysis to examine the association using two multiple-imputation methods (fully conditional specification and Markov chain Monte Carlo). There were 695 and 774 hearing-impairment cases at 1 and 4 kHz, respectively, during ~77,000 person-years of follow-up. Compared with the <120 mmHg group, the hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) of hearing impairment for the 120-129, 130-139, 140-149, 150-159, and ≥160 mmHg groups after adjustment for age, sex, body mass index, high serum glucose, current smoking, and other potential confounders were 1.35 (1.12-1.63), 1.45 (1.13-1.86), 1.07 (0.73-1.58), 1.91 (1.18-3.07), and 1.81 (1.01-3.25), respectively, at 1 kHz using the first imputation method; 1.36 (1.13-1.63), 1.48 (1.17-1.86), 1.09 (0.76-1.58), 1.99 (1.29-3.06), and 1.92 (1.08-3.41), respectively, at 1 kHz using the second imputation method; 1.04 (0.86-1.24), 1.14 (0.91-1.43), 1.13 (0.83-1.54), 1.45 (0.96-2.19), and 1.35 (0.82-2.23), respectively, at 4 kHz using the first imputation method; and 1.03 (0.86-1.24), 1.17 (0.95-1.44), 1.15 (0.87-1.53), 1.54 (1.06-2.24), and 1.44 (0.88-2.35), respectively, at 4 kHz using the second imputation method. In conclusion, higher systolic blood pressure was associated with hearing impairment at 1 kHz. No clear association was observed at 4 kHz.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jun Miyata
- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, Japan.,Department of Family Medicine, Medical Center for the Entire Family, Keiju Medical Center, 94 Tomiokacho, Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan
| | - Mitsumasa Umesawa
- Department of Public Health, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, 880 Kitakobayashi, Mibu, Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
| | - Tetsuya Yoshioka
- Department of Family Medicine, Medical Center for the Entire Family, Keiju Medical Center, 94 Tomiokacho, Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan
| | - Hiroyasu Iso
- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Adejumo OA, Olusola-Faleye B, Adepoju VA, Gidado M, Onoh MO, Adegboye O, Abdur-Razzaq H, Moronfolu O, Shogbamimu Y. The pattern of comorbidity and its prevalence among drug-resistant tuberculosis patients at treatment initiation in Lagos, Nigeria. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2021; 114:415-423. [PMID: 31925446 DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trz126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2018] [Revised: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Multimorbidity is increasingly being recognized as a serious public health concern in the control of both drug-susceptible and drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). This study assessed the pattern of comorbidities and their prevalence in DR-TB patients at treatment initiation in Lagos, Nigeria. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted. The baseline laboratory records (human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] status, fasting blood sugar, audiometry, thyroid function tests, serum electrolyte, haemoglobin level and pregnancy test) of DR-TB patients initiated on treatment in Lagos, Nigeria between 1 August 2014 and 31 March 2017 were reviewed. RESULTS A total of 565 DR-TB patients' laboratory records were reviewed, of which 397 (70.3%) had comorbidities. The proportion with one, two, three and four comorbidities was 60.2%, 29.7%, 8.1% and 2.0%, respectively. Anaemia was the most common (48.1%) comorbid condition, while anaemia and hypokalaemia (7.3%), anaemia and hypothyroidism (6.5%) and anaemia and HIV (5%) were most common among patients with more than one comorbid condition. DR-TB patients with comorbidity were significantly older (34.8±12.3 y) than those without comorbidity (32.0±12.8 y) (p=0.038). Of the 176 females in the reproductive age group, 8 (4.5%) were pregnant at baseline. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of comorbidity among DR-TB patients was high. There is a need for the national TB program to expand its DR-TB council of experts and also integrate reproductive health services into DR-TB management in Nigeria.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Olusola A Adejumo
- Department of Community Health and Primary Health Care, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.,Mainland Hospital Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
| | | | - Victor A Adepoju
- KNCV TB Foundation Nigeria/ Challenge TB project, Abuja, Nigeria
| | | | - Moses O Onoh
- KNCV TB Foundation Nigeria/ Challenge TB project, Abuja, Nigeria
| | | | - H Abdur-Razzaq
- Lagos State TB and Leprosy Control Programme, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
| | - Olanike Moronfolu
- Lagos State TB and Leprosy Control Programme, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
| | - Yeside Shogbamimu
- Directorate of Disease Control, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Louw C, Swanepoel DW, Eikelboom RH, Hugo J. Prevalence of hearing loss at primary health care clinics in South Africa. Afr Health Sci 2018; 18:313-320. [PMID: 30602958 PMCID: PMC6306974 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v18i2.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hearing loss prevalence data in South Africa is scarce, especially within primary health care settings. OBJECTIVES To determine; (i) the prevalence of hearing disorders in patients ≥3 years of age attending two primary health care clinics, and (ii) the nature and characteristics of hearing disorders at these primary health care clinics. METHOD A cross-sectional design was used at two primary health care clinics. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to screen participants at clinics for hearing loss with pure tone audiometry. A total of 1236 participants were screened (mean age 37.8 ±17.9 years). Diagnostic testing was available for confirmation of hearing loss on participants who failed the screening. RESULTS Hearing loss prevalence was 17.5% across both clinics. Most hearing losses were bilateral (70.0%) and were of a sensorineural nature (84.2%). CONCLUSION Hearing loss prevalence was comparable at both primary health care clinics. Participants 40 years and older were at significantly higher risk for hearing loss. The current study is the first attempt to establish hearing loss prevalence for primary health care clinics in South Africa.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christine Louw
- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
| | - De Wet Swanepoel
- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
- Ear Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, Australia
- Ear Sciences Centre, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
| | - Robert H Eikelboom
- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
- Ear Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, Australia
- Ear Sciences Centre, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
| | - Jannie Hugo
- Department of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria, Pretoria , South Africa
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Alenezi NG, Alenazi AA, Elboraei YAE, Alenazi AA, Alanazi TH, Alruwaili AK, Alanazi AS, Alruwaili BK, Alanazi AF. Ear diseases and factors associated with ear infections among the elderly attending hospital in Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia. Electron Physician 2017; 9:5304-5309. [PMID: 29038714 PMCID: PMC5633230 DOI: 10.19082/5304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Changes in the anatomical structures and function of the ear can result in ear diseases, and may affect all age groups including the elderly as a result of aging Objective To identify the frequency and types of ear diseases among the elderly attending Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz bin Musa’ed Al Saud hospital, Arar city, in the Northern Province of KSA, and factors associated with ear infections among them. Methods This cross-sectional hospital based study conducted from December 2016 through May 2017 included 138 elderly participants. A questionnaire was designed for collecting data about socio-demographic variables, the frequency and types of ear diseases among participants, and factors associated with ear infections among them. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 15, using descriptive statistics and Chi-Square test. Results Findings showed that 49.3% of the participants were suffering from ear disease. Hearing impairment was detected in 37% of the elderly people studied. In addition, 9.4% and 2.9 % of the participants suffered from otitis media and otitis interna, respectively. None of the studied factors had a significant effect on the development and pattern of ear infection among the studied population. Conclusion Ear diseases were found among the participants with variable rates. More than one third of respondents suffered from hearing impairment. Ear infections were detected in lower rates. Although these problems are not life threating, they negatively impact the quality of life, and measures are needed for prevention and control.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Naif Gharbi Alenezi
- Intern, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University Arar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
7
|
Mulwafu W, Kuper H, Ensink RJH. Prevalence and causes of hearing impairment in Africa. Trop Med Int Health 2015; 21:158-65. [DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Affiliation(s)
| | - H. Kuper
- International Centre for Evidence in Disability; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; London UK
| | | |
Collapse
|
8
|
Lasisi TJ, Lasisi AO. Evaluation of serum antioxidants in age-related hearing loss. Aging Clin Exp Res 2015; 27:265-9. [PMID: 25362621 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-014-0282-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2014] [Accepted: 10/28/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) has been linked to the shift in the pro-oxidant/antioxidant ratio. Our objectives were to assess serum levels of retinol and zinc among the elderly individuals and to correlate the levels with hearing threshold. METHODS Prospective study of apparently healthy individuals aged ≥60 years of age. Participants had complete clinical history, physical examination and pure tone average conducted. Blood samples were collected for determination of serum levels of retinol and zinc. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare retinol and zinc values. Pearson's correlation test was used to determine the relationship between hearing threshold and serum levels of retinol and zinc. RESULTS Among 126 elderly participants with mean age 67 ± 2.7 years; the mean pure tone average for air conduction was 29.3 ± 1.6 dBHL while the mean bone conduction was 36.5 ± 1.8 dBHL. The median values of serum retinol and zinc levels in the elderly participants who had hearing loss in the speech frequencies were 52 and 83.3 μg/L, respectively, while among participants with normal hearing threshold, values were 50 and 89.9 μg/L, respectively (p = 0.59 and 0.99, respectively). For the high frequencies, the median value of serum retinol and zinc levels among the elderly participants with normal hearing threshold was 70.3 and 99.9 μg/L, while among those with hearing loss, it was 46.9 and 83.2 μg/L, respectively (p = 0.000 and 0.005, respectively). CONCLUSION Serum retinol and zinc levels were significantly lower among elderly with hearing loss involving the high frequencies. This is added evidence to extant literature on the possible role of antioxidants in the development of ARHL and suggests further study on the effect of antioxidants supplementation in the control of ARHL which is presently controversial and inconclusive.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Taye Jemilat Lasisi
- Departments of Physiology and Oral Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, P. O. Box 22040, Ibadan, Nigeria,
| | | |
Collapse
|
9
|
Gonawala RJ, Badami NB, Electicwala F, Kumar R. Impact of Elderly Road Users Characteristics at Intersection. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.11.204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
|
10
|
Telles JL, Borges APA. [Aging and health in Sub-Saharan Africa: an urgent agenda for international cooperation]. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2013; 18:3553-62. [PMID: 24263872 DOI: 10.1590/s1413-81232013001200012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2012] [Accepted: 09/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
The Sub-Saharan part of the African continent is the area that has the highest disease burden in the world and is the only region of the planet where it is expected that the number of poor people will increase in the coming decades. The countries of this region, to different degrees, experience slow process of population aging but at the same time, it is the are where the elderly population grows fastest in absolute numbers. Based on a review of the literature, an attempt was made to highlight the social and demographic situation in which the elderly live in the Sub-Saharan region and the main challenges faced by local governments to overcome the complex problems affecting society as a whole. It was found that public policies geared to this segment of the population in the region do not represent a priority and, consequently, are unlikely to be included in the current agenda of international cooperation.
Collapse
|
11
|
El Kady HM. Prevalence of hearing impairment and its correlates among a group of hospitalized chronically ill elderly patients in Alexandria, Egypt. J Egypt Public Health Assoc 2012; 87:57-63. [PMID: 22936241 DOI: 10.1097/01.epx.0000417996.16033.7a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hearing impairment (HI) is one of the most common health problems among the elderly. The major risk factors for HI include aging, exposure to noise, chronic morbidities, and ototoxic drugs. Although the relation between HI and chronic morbidities among the elderly is well documented, it often receives minimal attention. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HI and its correlates among a group of hospitalized chronically ill elderly patients in Alexandria, Egypt. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 370 chronically ill elderly patients in the internal medicine wards of Alexandria Main University Hospital. A structured pre-coded interview schedule was used to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics and medical history. A questionnaire for screening for HI in the elderly was also used. RESULTS The majority of elderly patients (78.6%) complained of HI. HI was prevalent among all elderly patients aged 90 years and older. It was also more prevalent among women (82.2%), among single and divorced elderly patients (95.7 and 91.7%, respectively), among those who were illiterate or could only read and write (93.2%), among all skilled workers, and among housewives (82.2%). HI was also most prevalent among elderly patients who lived alone (82.6%), hypertensive elders (87.6%), and elderly patients taking analgesics (85.4%). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Hypertension and the intake of a number of medications were significantly associated with HI. It is recommended to use screening procedures for the identification of individuals with HI and to refer them for further audiologic evaluation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Heba Mahmoud El Kady
- Family Health Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Messano GA, Petti S. General dental practitioners and hearing impairment. J Dent 2012; 40:821-8. [PMID: 22750643 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2012.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2012] [Revised: 05/31/2012] [Accepted: 06/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Hearing impairment (HI) remains a problem among dentists Hearing loss at speech frequencies was recently reported among dentists and dental hygienists. This study aimed to investigate prevalence and factors associated with perceived HI among dentists. METHODS In 2009-2010, 100 general dental practitioners (GDPs) and 115 general (medical) practitioners (GPs) (mean ages, 43.7 and 44.4 years) from Rome (Italy), who commenced practice ≥ 10 years ago, were interviewed on a series of occupation- and recreation-related HI risk factors and on HI-associated symptoms (tinnitus, sensation of fullness, hypoacusis). Prevalence of presumptive HI (≥ 1 symptom perceived during workdays and weekends) was assessed and factors associated with presumptive HI were investigated. RESULTS Prevalence was 30.0% (95% confidence interval, 21.0-39.0%) and 14.8% (95% confidence interval, 8.3-21.3%) among GDPs and GPs, respectively. Occupation (GDP vs. GP), family history of hypoacusis, hypertension, ear diseases and smoking were significantly associated with presumptive HI. Within GDPs alone, significant associations were found for frequent use of ultrasonic scalers, use of dental turbines aged≥1 year and prosthodontics as prevalent specialty. CONCLUSIONS GDPs experienced HI risk than GPs. Such a risk was not generalized to all dentists, but was specific for those who frequently used noisy equipment (aged turbines, ultrasonic scalers) during their daily practice. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE GDPs with 10 or more years of practice who routinely use potentially noisy equipment, could be at risk of HI. In order to prevent such condition, daily maintenance and periodical replacement of dental instruments is recommended.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Giuseppe Alessio Messano
- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
| | | |
Collapse
|
13
|
Lasisi AO, Gureje O. Prevalence of insomnia and impact on quality of life among community elderly subjects with tinnitus. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2011; 120:226-30. [PMID: 21585151 PMCID: PMC3097393 DOI: 10.1177/000348941112000402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES We sought to determine the prevalence of insomnia and its impact on the quality of life (QoL) among community elderly subjects (at least 65 years of age) with subjective tinnitus. METHODS After household selection with multistage stratified area probability sampling, face-to-face interviews were used to obtain self-reports of subjective tinnitus and insomnia, and QoL was assessed with the WHOQoL-Bref instrument. RESULTS Among 1302 elderly subjects, there were 183 subjects (109 female and 74 male) with tinnitus. Among those with tinnitus, insomnia was encountered in 95 (51.9%) and was found to be significantly more common among those with tinnitus than among those without (378 of 1119, or 33.8%; p = 0.002). The insomnia symptoms included difficulty in maintaining sleep in 73.4% of subjects, difficulty in falling asleep in 70.0%, early morning wakefulness in 64.3%, nonrestorative sleep in 35.1%, and daytime sleepiness in 34.7%. Univariate analysis revealed difficulty with falling asleep (p = 0.01) and early morning wakefulness (p = 0.05) to be significantly associated with tinnitus among the symptoms. Student's t-test and logistic regression analysis revealed significant deterioration in the total QoL and in the physical, psychological, social, and environmental QoL domains among elderly subjects who had tinnitus with insomnia as compared with those without insomnia. CONCLUSIONS We believe that insomnia is significantly more common among elderly subjects with tinnitus than among those without, and that its presence further depreciates the QoL in these elderly individuals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Akeem O Lasisi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
| | | |
Collapse
|
14
|
Dayasiri M, Dayasena R, Jayasuriya C, Perera D, Kuruppu KA, Peris M. Quantitative analysis of the effect of the demographic factors on presbyacusis. Australas Med J 2011; 4:118-122. [PMID: 23390459 PMCID: PMC3562958 DOI: 10.4066/amj.2011.567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Presbyacusis is the most common type of hearing loss, often having profound effects on the quality of life in old age. The objectives of this study were: To analyse of the effect of demographic factors on presbyacusis in Sri Lanka.To quantify the effect of non-demographic risk factors on presbyacusis. METHOD An observational cross-sectional study was carried out involving all the patients who presented to the National Hospital ENT clinic with hearing loss between April 2007 and April 2010. Patients whose pure-tone audiometry results were suggestive of sensorineural hearing deficit and whose tympanometry testing did not show any middle ear problems were assessed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. RESULTS Among the 567 participants studied, the mean age was 63.4yrs. Fifty eight percent were females. The majority of the patients were from the Colombo district (59.3%), however, participants came from ten districts of Sri Lanka. Most of the study participants (64.2%) were married and living with their partners, but 24.7% were widowed and the rest were either unmarried or divorced. 6.1% had communication difficulties leading to disrupted social relationships and 21% felt that hearing impairment (HI) had adversely affected their psychological well-being. The onset of impaired hearing, as perceived by the patients initially and later confirmed by pure-tone audiometry and tymanometry, had occurred at an average age of 62.9yrs. CONCLUSION There was no significant association between presbyacusis and other demographic factors such as gender, education level and marital status. A significant proportion of the participants had been widowed and that fact, too, can reduce their quality of life.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mbkc Dayasiri
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Hospital of Sri Lanka
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
15
|
Understanding and Advancing the Health of Older Populations in sub-Saharan Africa: Policy Perspectives and Evidence Needs. Public Health Rev 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03391607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
|