Hearing Problems Screening
This questionnaire helps you detect hearing problems. For each question, circle the value that matches your answer (Yes or No).
| Questions | Yes | Sometimes | No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Does a hearing problem cause you to feel embarrassed when meeting new people? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2. | Does a hearing problem cause you to feel frustrated when talking to members of your family? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 3. | Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty hearing/understanding coworkers, clients, or customers? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 4. | Do you feel handicapped by a hearing problem? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 5. | Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when visiting friends, relatives, or neighbours? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 6. | Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty in the movies or theatre? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. | Does a hearing problem cause you to have arguments with family members? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 8. | Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when listening to a TV or radio? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 9. | Do you feel that any difficulty with your hearing limits or hampers your personal or social life? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 10. | Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when in a restaurant with relatives or friends? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Compile your total score. If you have a score of 4 or less, you do not have hearing problems. A total between 5 to 12 indicates a mild to moderate hearing handicap. If your total score is 13 or more, you have a severe hearing handicap.
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