Gender-Specific Differences in Patients With Chronic Tinnitus-Baseline Characteristics and Treatment Effects.

ABSTRACT: Whilst some studies have identified gender-specific differences, there is no consensus about gender-specific determinants for prevalence rates or concomitant symptoms of chronic tinnitus such as depression or anxiety. However, gender-associated differences in psychological response profiles and coping strategies may differentially affect tinnitus chronification and treatment success rates. Thus, understanding gender-associated differences may facilitate a more detailed identification of symptom profiles, heighten treatment response rates, and help to create access for vulnerable populations that are potentially less visible in clinical settings. Our research questions are: RQ1: how do male and female tinnitus patients differ regarding tinnitus-related distress, depression severity, and tre

SUBMITTER: Niemann U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7261931 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature