Table 3 Frequency of use, discontinuation of use, reasons for stopping the use of, and satisfaction with the hearing aid
Variables | Proportion (95% CI) |
|---|---|
Frequency of weekly use (n = 355, 100%) | |
Every day | 42.3 (37.2–47.5) |
Almost every day (at least 5 days a week) | 13.5 (10.3–17.5) |
Some days (1–4 days a week) | 15.8 (12.3–20.0) |
Almost never | 6.8 (4.6–9.9) |
Never | 21.7 (17.7–26.3) |
Frequency of daily use (n = 278, 100%) | |
All day | 48.6 (42.7–54.5) |
A large part of the day | 16.2 (12.3–21.0) |
Half a day | 11.9 (8.5–16.3) |
Less than half a day | 5.8 (3.5–9.2) |
Only for short periods | 17.6 (13.6–22.6) |
Reasons for discontinuing the use of hearing aid (n = 77 non users)a | |
No/poor benefit | 18.2 (10.9–28.7) |
Noisy situations are disturbing | 18.2 (10.9–28.7) |
Poor fit and comfort | 15.6 (9.0–25.7) |
Difficulties using it (for example, controlling the volume) | 15.6 (9.0–25.7) |
Poor sound quality | 5.2 (1.9–13.3) |
Negative side effects (for example, rashes, itching, pain, build-up of wax) | 5.2 (1.9–13.3) |
No need | 2.6 (0.6–10.1) |
Other reasons | 53.2 (41.9–64.3) |
Satisfaction with the hearing aid (n = 355, 100%) | |
Very satisfied | 46.7 (41.5–52.0) |
Rather satisfied | 27.8 (23.3–32.8) |
Rather dissatisfied | 12.9 (9.8–16.9) |
Very dissatisfied | 12.6 (9.5–16.5) |