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To examine the combined effects of visual impairment and depressive symptoms on health behaviors, self-care practices, and social participation among older adults.

January 1, 2009Rehabilitation Psychology

Effects of depressive symptoms on health behavior practices among older adults with vision loss.

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GJGwyn C. JonesAgriculture and Horticulture Development Board BRBarry W. RovnerThomas Jefferson University JCJohn E. CrewsWashburn University

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Observational study demonstrates worse health behaviors and higher disability in older adults with vision loss and depression, highlighting the need for targeted lifestyle interventions.

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To examine the combined effects of visual impairment and depressive symptoms on health behaviors, self-care practices, and social participation among older adults.
Analyzed 1997–2004 National Health Interview Survey data on visual impairment and depressive symptoms among 49,278 adults aged 65 and older.
Compared visually impaired adults with and without depressive symptoms (n = 8,787) against a reference group without either condition (n = 3,136) across physical health, lifestyle behaviors, self-care, and social engagement.
Adults with visual impairment and severe depressive symptoms had significantly higher odds of smoking (14.9%, adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.6), obesity (28.2%, AOR = 1.9), and physical inactivity (80.5%, AOR = 3.0) relative to adults with neither condition.
Adults with both visual impairment and severe depression exhibited markedly higher rates of fair-to-poor health (76.0%, AOR = 26.5), self-care difficulties (27.9%, AOR = 11.8), and restricted social participation (52.1%, AOR = 10.9).

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Jones et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7051fa2163a0a01bc48b5b https://doi.org/10.1037/a0015910

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Observational study demonstrates worse health behaviors and higher disability in older adults with vision loss and depression, highlighting the need for targeted lifestyle interventions.

Effects of depressive symptoms on health behavior practices among older adults with vision loss.

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Effects of depressive symptoms on health behavior practices among older adults with vision loss.

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