Stratified
analyses revealed that significant effects were confined to one
of the subgroups of each of the effect modifiers only (the
effect of their counter groups remained non significant). More
specifically, higher (i.e., poorer) baseline hearing status scores
were significantly associated with higher (i.e., poorer) emotional
loneliness scores at follow-up for men, those living
with a partner in the household, those without cardiovascular
conditions, those with chronic diseases, and those with a
medium or high education