Health disparities and health literacy challenges experienced by individuals with hearing loss: A scoping review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Adults with hearing loss face significant health disparities and health literacy barriers when accessing specialized care and devices like hearing aids. These challenges impact health outcomes and equitable healthcare access.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Audiology
Background
- U.S. adults with hearing loss experience unique challenges in healthcare.
- Health literacy is a critical determinant of health outcomes and access to care.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore health disparities and health literacy challenges faced by U.S. adults with hearing loss.
- To identify barriers in seeking specialized care and accessing medical devices, such as hearing aids.
Main Methods
- A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) York methodology.
- Systematic search, study selection, data charting, and results collation were performed.
- 52 articles were analyzed to synthesize findings.
Main Results
- Significant associations exist between health literacy and health disparities.
- Factors influenced by health literacy include health outcomes, social support, communication, information access, care immediacy, income, costs, age, and gender.
- These factors collectively impact the healthcare experience for individuals with hearing loss.
Conclusions
- Findings highlight the need for evidence-based strategies to improve care.
- Strategies should focus on increasing equitable access to affordable, quality healthcare for patients with hearing loss.
- Addressing health literacy and disparities is crucial for this population.
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