Perceptions of Adults With Hearing Loss About the Communication Difficulties Generated by the COVID-19 Preventive Measures: A Qualitative Study

CONCLUSIONS: This study identified reduced access to speech reading and lack of general awareness about hearing issues as key barriers to communication during the pandemic. The decreased communication capabilities were perceived to be most problematic at work and during health appointments, and tended to cause frustration, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and social isolation. Suggestions are outlined for current and future public health measures to better consider the experience of people with hearing loss.PMID:37934877 | DOI:10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00163

Source: Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR - November 7, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Loonan Chauvette Alexis Pinsonnault-Skvarenina Andr éanne Sharp Jean-Pierre Gagn é Adriana Bender Moreira Lacerda Mathieu Hotton Source Type: research