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Attitude and help-seeking for hearing impairment

R H van den Brink1, H P Wit, G I Kempen

  • 1Department of Social Psychiatry, Northern Centre for Health Care Research, The Netherlands.

British Journal of Audiology
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Older adults seeking help for hearing loss often perceive their condition as minor and doubt hearing aid benefits. Positive attitudes towards hearing aids correlate with higher help-seeking behavior and aid usage.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Audiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hearing impairment is prevalent in the elderly, impacting quality of life.
  • Help-seeking behaviors for hearing loss are influenced by attitudes and beliefs.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for improving audiological care in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate help-seeking behaviors for hearing impairment in the elderly.
  • To compare attitudes toward hearing loss and hearing aids among different help-seeking groups.
  • To examine the relationship between attitude factors and audiological help-seeking.

Main Methods:

  • A random sample of 624 subjects aged 57+ from 12 general practices.
  • Hearing threshold levels determined, with 23.1% identified as hearing impaired (mean loss ≥ 35 dBHL).

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  • Attitude factors assessed using a revised Health Belief Model, including perceived severity, benefits, barriers, and social opinions.

    • Main Results:

    • Higher incidence of help-seeking for hearing impairment compared to previous British studies.
    • Non-consulters perceived impairment as less severe, saw fewer hearing aid benefits, and experienced less social pressure.
    • Individuals not trying hearing aids after consultation reported more stigma-related barriers and negative social evaluations.
    • Current hearing aid users exhibited the most favorable attitudes toward hearing aids.

    Conclusions:

    • Attitudes significantly influence help-seeking behaviors for hearing impairment in older adults.
    • Addressing perceived barriers, stigma, and emphasizing hearing aid benefits can improve audiological care uptake.
    • Positive attitudes are associated with greater engagement in seeking and using hearing solutions.