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The validity of using a self-report single question as a means to detect hearing loss in an adolescent population.
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International Journal of Audiology . Dec2023, Vol. 62 Issue 12, p1196-1203. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Objective: The overall objective in the study was to compare self-reported hearing based on a single question (“how good would you currently rate your hearing?”) to measure hearing loss determined by audiometry in a cohort of adolescents. Prevalence of audiometrically measured hearing loss and frequencies of self-reported poor hearing as well as factors that have an impact on self-reported hearing were examined. Design: Baseline and 5-year follow-up data of the Ohrkan study were used. Participants filled in a questionnaire and underwent audiometric measurements. Study sample: Data from 979 adolescents were analysed. Participants were 54.7% female and aged between 13 and 18 years at baseline and 17–21 years at 5-yr follow-up. Results: The single question on self-reported hearing ability achieved a sensitivity of 41.9% and a positive predictive value of 7.1% at baseline. For the 5-yr follow-up, sensitivity was 40.0%, positive predictive value was 13.9%. Factors influencing self-reported poor hearing were gender, tinnitus, “muffled” ears after exposure to loud noise (e.g. after a concert) and low-frequency hearing loss. Conclusions: The single question about hearing ability used in the Ohrkan study is not sufficient to replace audiometry to detect hearing loss as defined in the study in adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14992027
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Audiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174567676
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2022.2129852