Sensory Deprivation in the Elderly Population of the Republic of Serbia: Sociodemographic Factors as Key to Understanding Sensory Challenges.

Andrea Mirkovic, Svetlana Radevic, Nikola Savic, Nela Djonovic, Sanja Ilic, Jovana Radovanovic, Snezana Corovic, Snezana Radovanovic

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Andrea MirkovicDepartment of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.

Svetlana RadevicDepartment of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.

Nikola SavicDepartment of Health Studies, Faculty of Health and Business Studies, Singidunum University, Valjevo, Serbia.

Nela DjonovicDepartment of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.

Sanja IlicDepartment of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.

Jovana RadovanovicDepartment of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.

Snezana CorovicDepartment of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.

Snezana RadovanovicDepartment of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.

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Background: Sensory impairments, notably hearing loss (68% in those aged 70+) and vision loss (24%-50%), are prevalent in older individuals. We investigated the correlation between visual and hearing impairments in older adults, considering sociodemographic factors, mental health, and social support. Methods: The study is part of The Serbian 2019 National Health Survey, conducted in 2019. Questionnaires were used as the research tool, following the methodology of the European Health Survey. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess predictors of visual and hearing impairments. Results: Findings revealed a higher prevalence of vision difficulties among women ( Conclusion: Education at the doctoral level provides significant protection against sensory difficulties, especially in the case of hearing loss, while a high level of social support positively influences the reduction of vision-related problems. Further research is necessary for a better understanding of relationships and the development of effective support strategies for the elderly population with vision and hearing impairments.

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AgingFunctional limitationsHearing lossSensory limitationsVision loss

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