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Evaluation of self-esteem in hearing aid and cochlear implant users.
- Source :
- European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; Jun2023, Vol. 280 Issue 6, p2735-2740, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: We investigated the relationship between hearing aid or cochlear implant use and self-esteem, quality of life, hearing quality, and speech perception. Methods: Of the 120 participants studied, 29 were cochlear implant users, 26 were hearing aid users, 33 were non-device users with hearing loss, and 32 had normal hearing. Each individual included in the study WHOQOL–BREF Quality-of-Life Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem and Speech, Spatial Perception and Qualities of Hearing Scale was applied. Results: We found that the self-esteem level of the group with hearing loss, but without a device, was significantly lower than that of the group with a cochlear implant/hearing aid. There was a moderately statistically significant relationship between self-esteem, quality of life, speech perception, and hearing quality. Conclusions: Using hearing aid and cochlear implants increases self-esteem among people with hearing impairments. Self-esteem is associated with quality of life, speech perception, and hearing quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09374477
- Volume :
- 280
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163727522
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-022-07773-1