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7841893

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-3-8
pubmed:abstractText
Questioning potential users of National Health Service behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids indicated that for some the perception of stigma associated with visible aids is a powerful deterrent to acceptance and use. To investigate further the role of stigma in hearing aid acceptance, 184 individuals who had been fitted with NHS BTE hearing aids and who had also purchased in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids through a discounted price scheme at Withington Hospital were asked why they had made the decision to purchase, and what they perceived as the benefits of the ITE aid relative to the BTE model. The primary factor both in terms of reason for purchase and perceived benefit was the greater cosmetic acceptability of the smaller aids. Comfort in wear was the second perceived benefit. Sound quality was ranked only third. Ease of use with spectacles was the second most common reason given for purchase. These studies suggest that in a small but significant percentage of hearing aid candidates the perception of stigma is a powerful deterrent to take-up and use. This perception needs to be recognized and addressed if the most effective service is to be provided to the hearing impaired.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0300-5364
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
28
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
91-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
Some factors influencing choice of type of hearing aid in the UK: behind-the-ear or in-the-ear.
pubmed:affiliation
Regional Audiology Unit, Withington Hospital, Manchester, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study