Disparities in Vision-Related Functional Impairments Among Adults in the United States.

IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q3 OPHTHALMOLOGY Ophthalmic epidemiology Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI:10.1080/09286586.2024.2434239
Chris Zajner, Nikhil Patil, Jim S Xie, Michele Zaman, Marko M Popovic, Peter J Kertes, Rajeev H Muni, Radha P Kohly
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Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the relationships between vision-related functional impairment (VFI) with sociodemographic and healthcare access factors in a representative sample of the United States population.

Methods: Data from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) were used. The NHIS involves responses from the U.S. civilian, non-institutionalized population aged 18 years or older. It provides self-reported data on demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors, health status, and healthcare access. NHIS participants who responded to at least one of our target questions about VFI were included in the study. VFI was defined for participants based on their 'yes' or 'no' responses to target questions about experiencing a VFI. Data analysis was performed through univariable and multivariable logistic regression.

Results: Overall, 26,711 participants were included, of which 6926 (25.9%) participants reported experiencing a VFI. In univariable analysis, there were greater odds of VFI among females (OR: 1.16, 95% CI: 1.07-1.26, p < 0.001), and participants with less than a high school degree compared to those with an advanced degree (OR: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.02-1.33, p = 0.02). Among economic and healthcare access factors, greater odds of VFI was associated with public health insurance versus private coverage (OR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.07-1.32, p = 0.001), having delayed medical care due to costs (OR: 1.86, 95% CI: 1.86-2.10, p < 0.001), and being unemployed (OR: 1.39, 95% CI: 1.26-1.53, p < 0.001). Participants whose incomes were lower than the poverty threshold (OR: 1.54, 95% CI: 1.32-1.80, p < 0.001) had higher odds of VFI than those with income >5× poverty threshold.

Conclusions: Several demographic and economic factors are associated with VFI in a representative sample of the U.S. population. These results highlight the importance of addressing social and economic factors that are associated with the development of VFI.

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Ophthalmic epidemiology
Ophthalmic epidemiology 医学-眼科学
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期刊介绍: Ophthalmic Epidemiology is dedicated to the publication of original research into eye and vision health in the fields of epidemiology, public health and the prevention of blindness. Ophthalmic Epidemiology publishes editorials, original research reports, systematic reviews and meta-analysis articles, brief communications and letters to the editor on all subjects related to ophthalmic epidemiology. A broad range of topics is suitable, such as: evaluating the risk of ocular diseases, general and specific study designs, screening program implementation and evaluation, eye health care access, delivery and outcomes, therapeutic efficacy or effectiveness, disease prognosis and quality of life, cost-benefit analysis, biostatistical theory and risk factor analysis. We are looking to expand our engagement with reports of international interest, including those regarding problems affecting developing countries, although reports from all over the world potentially are suitable. Clinical case reports, small case series (not enough for a cohort analysis) articles and animal research reports are not appropriate for this journal.
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