Citation

Cosh S, Carriere I, Daien V, Tzourio C, Delcourt C, Helmer C. Int. Psychogeriatr. 2019; 31(1): 139-145.

Affiliation

Bordeaux Population Health Research Center,University of Bordeaux,Inserm,Team LEHA,UMR 1219,Bordeaux,France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Cambridge University Press)

DOI

10.1017/S104161021800056X

PMID

29798742

Abstract

ABSTRACTObjectives:To examine the longitudinal risk of vision loss (VL) or hearing loss (HL) for experiencing suicidal ideation in older adults.

DESIGN: The Three-City study, examining data from three waves of follow-up (2006-2008, 2008-2010, and 2010-2012). SETTING: Community-dwelling older French adults. PARTICIPANTS: N = 5,438 adults aged 73 years and over. MEASUREMENTS: Suicidality was assessed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview, Major Depressive Disorder module. Mild VL was defined as Parinaud of 3 or 4 and severe VL as Parinaud >4. Mild HL was self-reported as difficulty understanding a conversation and severe HL as inability to understand a conversation.

RESULTS: Severe VL was associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation at baseline (OR = 1.59, 95% CIs = 1.06-2.38) and over five years (OR = 1.65, 95% CIs = 1.05-2.59). Mild and severe HL were associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation, both at baseline (OR = 1.29, 95% CIs = 1.03-1.63; OR = 1.78, 95% CIs = 1.32-2.40) and over five years (OR = 1.47, 95% CIs = 1.17-1.85; OR = 1.97, 95% CIs = 1.44-2.70).

CONCLUSION: Sensory losses in late life pose a risk for suicidal ideation. Suicidality requires better assessment and intervention in this population.

Language: en

Keywords

dual sensory loss; elderly; hearing impairment; mental health; suicidal; vision impairment