Hearing loss and hearing aid stigma in low- and middle-income settings: a scoping review

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Caitlin Frisby; Vinaya Manchaiah; Nausheen Dawood; Carrie L. Nieman; De Wet Swanepoel

doi:10.1080/09638288.2025.2540506

August 22, 2025Disability and RehabilitationOpen Access

Hearing loss and hearing aid stigma in low- and middle-income settings: a scoping review

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Key Points

Stigma presents a significant barrier to hearing aid uptake in low- and middle-income settings, affecting many individuals.
The review highlights that societal perceptions influence the rejection of hearing aids among those experiencing hearing loss.
Analysis included various studies from low- and middle-income countries, illustrating common themes of stigma and barriers.
Findings indicate that addressing stigma is crucial for improving hearing aid access and acceptance in these populations.

Implication

Scoping review uncovers stigma surrounding hearing aids in low- and middle-income populations, suggesting barriers to usage.

Abstract

Purpose Stigma has been reported as a key barrier to hearing aid uptake. This scoping review explores evidence of reported stigma associated with hearing loss and hearing aids in low- and middle-income (LMI) settings.

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Frisby et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af541fad7bf08b1eadb7d5 https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2540506

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Hearing loss and hearing aid stigma in low- and middle-income settings: a scoping review

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Hearing loss and hearing aid stigma in low- and middle-income settings: a scoping review

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