Factors Influencing Hearing Healthcare and Hearing Aid Access in Southern Appalachia

Although hearing loss is among the most common chronic conditions in the U.S., many individuals never speak to a healthcare provider about it. Thus, evaluation and rehabilitation services remain underutilized. Even mild hearing loss may result in decreased quality of life, social isolation, and decr...

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Main Authors: McCreery, Katie, Fagelson, Marc A.
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2016
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Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/1957