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Hearing Problems in Indonesia: Attention to Hypertensive Adults
Melysa Fitriana1,2, Chyi-Huey Bai1,3,4
1International Master/Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
Summary
Hypertension awareness and regular check-ups significantly predict hearing problems in Indonesian adults. Early detection and management of hypertension are crucial for hearing loss prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Audiology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Hearing loss is a major global health issue, often undetected.
- Hypertension is increasingly linked to hearing disturbances, yet underreported in Indonesia.
- Self-reporting of hypertension and hearing problems can serve as early warning signs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of hearing problems in the Indonesian population.
- To investigate the relationship between hearing problems and demographic factors, including hypertension.
- To identify predictors for hearing problems in adults.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 28,297 adults (Indonesian Family Life Survey 5th wave).
- Utilized questionnaire and physical examination data.
- Employed univariate and multivariate logistic regression for analyzing self-reported hearing problems and predictors.
Main Results:
- Hypertension awareness was a significant predictor of hearing problems (OR 2.715).
- General check-ups were crucial for detecting hearing problems (OR 2.192).
- A link was found between hearing problems and isolated systolic hypertension in young adults (26-35 years).
Conclusions:
- Hypertension awareness and general check-ups are vital for detecting hearing problems in adults, particularly 26-35 year olds.
- Public health initiatives should focus on hypertension screening and management for hearing loss prevention.
- Targeting young adults with hypertension awareness programs can mitigate hearing loss risks.
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