Association Between Hearing Loss and Multiple Negative Emotional States in the US Hispanic Population.

Maeher R Grewal Justin S Golub

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

HL is related to numerous negative mood states beyond loneliness and depression. This includes worse anxiety, anger, hostility, self-esteem, and pessimism. Future studies should investigate whether treating HL improves negative emotional states.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
hearing loss
bipolar disorder
current status
physical activity
african american