Understanding Hearing Health: A Cross-Sectional Study of Determinants in a Metropolitan Area.

ABSTRACT: Hearing health prevention has emerged as a significant public health concern worldwide. With nearly two and a half billion people experiencing some degree of hearing loss, and around seven hundred million requiring medical intervention, the impact on global health is substantial. The economic burden is equally substantial, with estimated health costs reaching 980 billion dollars in the United States alone. To shed light on this issue, we conducted a survey-based cross-sectional study involving 1150 individuals. Utilizing multiple linear regression across three models, we aimed to explore the association between demographic variables and knowledge, attitude, and behaviors related to hearing health. In Model I, we observed a correlation between knowledge and several factors, including age, s

SUBMITTER: Pennino F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10454096 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature