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Demographic variables of the subjects in the present study and the comparison reference population in Wong et al. [12].
| Demographic variables | Present study | Wong et al. [12] |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 69.9 (5.6) | 69.2 (7.2) |
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| Gender (n) | 15 male | 20 female |
| 19 female | 20 male | |
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| Educational level (years) | 7.3 (3.5) | 7.3 (4.5) |
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| Duration of hearing loss (years) | 17.8 (16.5) | N/A |
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| Duration of hearing aid use (years) | 6.9 (4.3) | N/A |
