RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Self-reported dual sensory impairment and related factors: a European population-based cross-sectional survey
JF British Journal of Ophthalmology
JO Br J Ophthalmol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
SP 484
OP 492
DO 10.1136/bjo-2022-321439
VO 108
IS 3
A1 Leveziel, Nicolas
A1 Marillet, Simon
A1 Braithwaite, Tasanee
A1 Peto, Tunde
A1 Ingrand, Pierre
A1 Pardhan, Shahina
A1 Bron, Alain M
A1 Jonas, Jost B
A1 Resnikoff, Serge
A1 Julie Anne, Little
A1 Davis, Adrian C
A1 McMahon, Catherine M
A1 Bourne, Rupert R A
YR 2024
UL http://bjo.bmj.com/content/108/3/484.abstract
AB Background Data on population-based self-reported dual vision and hearing impairment are sparse in Europe. We aimed to investigate self-reported dual sensory impairment (DSI) in European population.Methods A standardised questionnaire was used to collect medical and socio-economic data among individuals aged 15 years or more in 29 European countries. Individuals living in collective households or in institutions were excluded from the survey.Results Among 296 677 individuals, the survey included 153 866 respondents aged 50 years old or more. The crude prevalence of DSI was of 7.54% (7.36–7.72). Among individuals aged 60 or more, 9.23% of men and 10.94% of women had DSI. Eastern and southern countries had a higher prevalence of DSI. Multivariable analyses showed that social isolation and poor self-rated health status were associated with DSI with ORs of 2.01 (1.77–2.29) and 2.33 (2.15–2.52), while higher income was associated with lower risk of DSI (OR of 0.83 (0.78–0.89). Considering country-level socioeconomic factors, Human Development Index explained almost 38% of the variance of age-adjusted prevalence of DSI.Conclusion There are important differences in terms of prevalence of DSI in Europe, depending on socioeconomic and medical factors. Prevention of DSI does represent an important challenge for maintaining quality of life in elderly population.Data may be obtained from a third party and are not publicly available. The European Commission provided material support (anonymised data for study purpose).