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Feasibility study shows improved access to hearing aids in low-income communities, highlighting barriers and potential support from mHealth technologies.
Background Hearing loss affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, yet fewer than 10% of those who could benefit from hearing aids are able to access them. Barriers such as high costs, limited availability, and a critical shortage of trained professionals in low- and middle-income countries contribute to this gap, while emerging models of care—such as task-shifting to community healthcare workers (CHWs) supported by mHealth technologies—show promise in improving access, affordability, and outcomes in underserved communities.
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