Changes in attitudes toward hearing loss and hearing aids and their association with hearing‑aid abandonment among experienced older adults hearing‑aid users

Key Points

• Hearing aid abandonment rates increase with negative attitudes toward hearing loss and aids, impacting usability.
• User experience improvements could lower abandonment rates, enhancing the quality of life for older adults.
• Analysis of attitudes and experiences among experienced users provides crucial insights into hearing aid acceptance.
• Negative attitudes may hinder the use of hearing aids, indicating a need for targeted educational interventions.