Perception towards hearing handicap amongst hearing impaired individuals and its associated factors
Individuals with hearing impairment may not inevitably have hearing handicaps. They might not be psychologically or socially bothered by the deficit in daily life. Objective: This study aims to examine the perception of hearing handicaps among individuals with hearing impairment. Methods: A cross-s...
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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM
2023
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/110440/1/110440.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/110440/ https://medic.upm.edu.my/our_journal-3046 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Individuals with hearing impairment may not inevitably have hearing handicaps. They might not be
psychologically or socially bothered by the deficit in daily life. Objective: This study aims to examine the perception of hearing handicaps among individuals with hearing impairment. Methods: A cross-sectional study comprised
109 individuals with hearing impairment at the ENT clinic in Hospital Serdang. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, hearing level and Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA) questionnaire score were accumulated.
Hearing handicaps were measured using the HHIA score. Results: Out of 109 participants, 28.4% experienced a
significant hearing handicap while 44% reported no handicap. Our analysis revealed that there is no discernible
link between socio-demographic factors such as age group, gender, race, educational level, and overall HHIA score,
which exemplify the perception of hearing handicap. However, we did find a statistically significant connection
between the degree of hearing loss and the total HHIA score (p=0.003) as well as the usage of a hearing aid and the
HHIA score (p=0.042). Conclusion: Our findings indicate that the level of hearing loss and the use of hearing aids
have a significant impact on how individuals perceive their hearing handicap. In contrast, socio-demographic factors
do not appear to influence individuals’ perception towards hearing handicaps. We recommend a regular hearing
check-up in the community to enable early detection and interventions when necessary. |
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