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Assessing hearing problems within a community survey.

S D Stephens1, P A Lewis, M Charny

  • 1Welsh Hearing Institute, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

British Journal of Audiology
|October 1, 1991
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Community surveys effectively gather health data. This study found age and social class significantly impact hearing difficulties, with recent falls and smoking also playing a role.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Social Medicine

Background:

  • Community surveys are valuable for collecting health and lifestyle data.
  • Assessing hearing difficulties within a general population requires accessible methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of a simple hearing difficulty question in a community survey.
  • To identify demographic and lifestyle factors associated with self-reported hearing problems.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic sample of 2.5% of the electoral register in four Cardiff constituencies was surveyed.
  • Data were collected via a self-administered questionnaire.
  • Response rate was 83% (4270 individuals).

Main Results:

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  • Age and social class were significant predictors of reported hearing difficulties.
  • Recent falls and cigarette consumption showed a statistically significant association with hearing problems.
  • Alcohol consumption did not reach statistical significance in its association with hearing difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • A simple self-administered community survey question can effectively gather data on hearing difficulties.
  • The findings are consistent with specialized studies, validating this approach for community needs assessment.
  • This method offers a viable route for understanding hearing health in the general population.