Table 4 Comparison of cognitive impairment incidence between hearing impairment participants (with and without hearing aids)
Incidence of cognitive impairment | Hearing aid (+) N = 83 | Hearing aid (−) N = 626 | Adjusted HR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4-year follow-up | 27 (32.5%) | 232 (37.1%) | 0.93 (0.61–1.42) | .74 |
8-year follow-up | 45 (54.2%) | 369 (59.0%) | 0.81 (0.58–1.11) | .19 |
12-year follow-up | 55 (66.3%) | 473 (75.6%) | 0.82 (0.61–1.09) | .17 |