The relationship between Hearing Handicap Inventory for The Elderly – Screening Version (HHIE-S) Questionnaire Scores and Hearing Loss in The Elderly in Sukawati Village, Gianyar Regency
Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Bali, Indonesia.
Research Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 28(03), 124–128.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.20.3.0329
Publication history:
Received on 27 July 2024; revised on 06 September 2024; accepted on 08 September 2024
Abstract:
Background: Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, significantly impacts communication, social interaction, and cognitive function. This study examined the relationship between Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly – Screening Version (HHIE-S) scores and hearing loss severity among the elderly in Sukawati Village, Gianyar.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of 50 elderly participants aged 60 years and older was conducted. Data were collected using the HHIE-S questionnaire and pure-tone audiometry, and analyzed using Pearson’s correlation.
Results: A strong positive correlation was found between HHIE-S scores and hearing loss severity (r = 0.896, p < 0.001), indicating that higher scores correspond to more severe hearing impairment.
Conclusion: The HHIE-S questionnaire is an effective tool for early detection of hearing loss in the elderly and is recommended for use in primary healthcare settings to enhance timely management and improve quality of life.
Keywords:
Presbycusis; Elderly Screening; HHIE-S; Hearing Loss; Audiometry
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