biostudies-literatureUnknown174(3)Chau IJ<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the prevalence of suicidality, including suicidal ideation and attempts, in individuals with any type of hearing loss compared to individuals without hearing loss, and to assess risk factors for suicidality in this population.<h4>Data sources</h4>CINAHL, Cochrane Review, PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO through March 25, 2025.<h4>Review methods</h4>Two investigators independently performed the search, screened abstracts, and selected publications for data extraction. Studies that assessed hearing loss and at least one suicidality measure in individuals aged 16 years or older were included for fixed and random-effects meta-analyses (proportions, continuous measures, relative risks [RR]). Depression and social isolation were also assessed.<h4>Results</h4>Of 5,015 abOtolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery613-627https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12948401biostudies-literatureSuicidality in Individuals With Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.PMC12948401Nguyen SAMeyer TARizk HGShah AHLabadie RFChau IJfalseSuicidality in Individuals With Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the prevalence of suicidality, including suicidal ideation and attempts, in individuals with any type of hearing loss compared to individuals without hearing loss, and to assess risk factors for suicidality in this population.<h4>Data sources</h4>CINAHL, Cochrane Review, PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO through March 25, 2025.<h4>Review methods</h4>Two investigators independently performed the search, screened abstracts, and selected publications for data extraction. Studies that assessed hearing loss and at least one suicidality measure in individuals aged 16 years or older were included for fixed and random-effects meta-analyses (proportions, continuous measures, relative risks [RR]). Depression and social isolation were also assessed.<h4>Results</h4>Of 5,015 ab2026-01-01T00:00:00Z2026 Mar2026-07-16T22:18:08.099Z2026-07-12T03:09:40.96ZS-EPMC129484014152182810.1002/ohn.70103