Positive, Neutral, and Negative Connotations Associated with Social Representation of &amp;apos;Hearing Loss&amp;apos; and &amp;apos;Hearing Aids&amp;apos;

Manchaiah, Vinaya; Stein, Gretchen; Danermark, Berth; Germundsson, Per

doi:10.7874/jao.2015.19.3.132

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“…It is also clear that pure-tone audiometry has limitations in regard to determination of hearing difficulty 21 and other outcomes of subjective hearing status are important to determining influence on communication and quality of life. 22,23 Finally, there is also a negative social connotation associated with hearing loss that may lead some to disregard or continue to believe their hearing is good. 20,21…”

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“…In addition, hearing loss is painless and invisible, therefore it is not always recognized by primary care physicians and, if not brought into the patient-physician dialogue, may further reinforce lack of awareness and delay referral for an audiological evaluation. It is also clear that pure-tone audiometry has limitations in regard to determination of hearing difficulty and other outcomes of subjective hearing status are important to determining influence on communication and quality of life . Finally, there is also a negative social connotation associated with hearing loss that may lead some to disregard or continue to believe their hearing is good …”

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Prevalence of and Characteristics Associated With Self-reported Good Hearing in a Population With Elevated Audiometric Thresholds

Curti

Taylor

et al. 2019

JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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IMPORTANCE Audiometric evidence of hearing loss does not always relate to self-reported hearing loss. OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of self-reported good hearing in a population with audiometrically defined hearing loss and identify associated factors. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS We analyzed audiometric data from adults aged 20 to 69 years from the 1999 to 2002 cycles of the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a cross-sectional, nationally representative interview and examination survey of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population. Logistic regression was used to examine unadjusted and multivariable-adjusted relationships between demographic, hearing health, and general health factors related to self-perceived hearing status. Analysis was conducted between September 4, 2018, and November 30, 2018. INTERVENTIONS Audiometry and questionnaires. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURE The prevalence of persons reporting good hearing among those with audiometrically defined hearing loss and the variables associated with this population. RESULTS The mean (SD) age was 47.0 (0.4) years for hearing loss defined by any frequency >25 dB HL and 52.5 (1.1) years for hearing loss defined by PTA >25 dB HL. For the sample with hearing loss defined by any frequency >25 dB HL, 744 (56.1%) were men and 629 (43.9%) were women. For the sample with hearing loss defined by PTA >25 dB HL 251 (68.5%) were men and 114 (31.5%) were women. Of the 1373 participants who were found to have hearing loss (at least 1 individual frequency >25 dB HL in either ear) 993 (68.5%) reported good hearing. Younger age, nonwhite race, and women were all more likely to report good hearing. When the definition of hearing loss was made more stringent (pure-tone average >25 dB HL), 365 participants had audiometric hearing loss, but 174 (43%) continued to report good hearing. We observed that better self-perceived general health status (OR, 1.90; 95% CI, 1.25-2.90) and higher dietary quality (OR, 1.01; 95% CI, 1.00-1.02) were significantly associated with increased self-report of good hearing, whereas tinnitus (OR, 0.25; 95% CI, 0.14-0.44), noise exposure (OR, 0.39; 95% CI, 0.26-0.58), and several comorbid conditions were associated with decreased self-report of good hearing. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE A significant proportion of the study population reported good hearing despite having audiometric evidence of hearing loss; the prevalence was related to how hearing loss was defined. The report of good hearing was significantly associated with demographics and general health status. The high prevalence of mild hearing loss and self-reported good hearing was associated with the low reported use of hearing aids.

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Prevalence of and Characteristics Associated With Self-reported Good Hearing in a Population With Elevated Audiometric Thresholds

Curti

Taylor

et al. 2019

JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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“…Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) people, including those with PD, constantly feel a strain in everyday life, giving rise to tension, stress, uncertainty, or fatigue [ 17 ]. This often leads to stigma, so the social context of DHH people should not be overlooked [ 16 , 18 ].…”

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Cochlear implants in adults with partial deafness: subjective benefits but associated psychological distress

Kobosko

Jędrzejczak

Barej

et al. 2020

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Purpose The present study investigated adults with partial deafness (PD) and asked them to rate the benefits of their cochlear implant (CI), their general level of satisfaction with it, and their level of psychological distress. Of particular interest was the role of gender. Methods The study comprised 71 participants (41 females) with PD who had been provided with a CI. The Nijmegen Cochlear Implant Questionnaire (NCIQ) was used to assess the benefits of their CI. Satisfaction with their CI was measured using a visual analog scale. The severity of mental distress was assessed with the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Results On various NCIQ scales, the average benefits of a CI were rated at 66%. Females gave a lower rating than males. The mental distress experienced by the group was significantly higher than in the general population. Females had more severe symptoms of anxiety and insomnia than males. There was a significant relationship between psychological distress and CI benefit, but only in females. Besides general distress, the most affected spheres were related to psychosocial functioning—“self-esteem”, “activity limitation”, and “social interaction”. Contrary to expectations, there was no relationship between mental distress and CI satisfaction. Conclusions The perceived benefits of a CI in subjects with PD relate mostly to the level of mental distress, although gender is an important factor. For females, their emotional state affects how beneficial their CI is perceived. Due to the higher levels of mental distress, females tend to need more psychological intervention and support.

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“…It is also interesting that an intercultural comparison of the hearing aid acceptance in different countries revealed that the social acceptance of hearing aids is different in different cultures. The study compared the specific situations in India, Iran, Portugal, and England [ 82 ], [ 83 ].…”

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Hearing aids: indications, technology, adaptation, and quality control

Hoppe

Hesse

2017

GMS Current Topics in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery; 16:Doc08

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Positive, Neutral, and Negative Connotations Associated with Social Representation of 'Hearing Loss' and 'Hearing Aids'

Cited by 9 publications

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Prevalence of and Characteristics Associated With Self-reported Good Hearing in a Population With Elevated Audiometric Thresholds

Prevalence of and Characteristics Associated With Self-reported Good Hearing in a Population With Elevated Audiometric Thresholds

Cochlear implants in adults with partial deafness: subjective benefits but associated psychological distress

Hearing aids: indications, technology, adaptation, and quality control

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