KAP of Indian Audiologists for Psychosocial Needs of Adults with Hearing Loss.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hearing loss results in the breakdown of communication by affecting the ability to engage socially, leading to isolation socially and emotionally. The combination of behavioral, social, emotional, and psychological consequences is expressed as the "psychosocial" impacts of hearing loss. The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of Indian audiologists in addressing the psychosocial needs of persons with hearing loss. The objectives are to develop and validate the KAP questionnaire for Indian audiologists and to assess the KAP of Indian audiologists toward the psychosocial needs of persons with hearing loss.

Method

This study included 332 participants in the age group of 25-60 years with a minimum of 2 years of working exp

SUBMITTER: Munjal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11614413 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature