Table 2.
Tinnitus Characteristics.
| Characteristic | Mean (SD) | n(%) |
|---|---|---|
| Time with tinnitus (years) | 16.27 (13.94) | |
| Mean THI score (0–60) | 28.80 (13.96) | |
| Slight impact | 2 (13%) | |
| Mild impact | 10 (67%) | |
| Moderate impact | 2 (13%) | |
| Severe impact | 1 (7%) | |
| Awareness (0–100) | 46.33 (24.16) | |
| Loudness (0–100) | 45.17 (21.64) | |
| Tinnitus laterality | ||
| Left ear | 1 (7%) | |
| Both ears, worse in left | 0 (0%) | |
| Both ears/Inside the head | 9 (60%) | |
| Both ears, worse in right | 3 (20%) | |
| Right ear | 2 (13%) | |
| Onset | ||
| Sudden | 4 (27%) | |
| Gradual | 10 (67%) | |
| Unknown | 1 (7%) | |
| Believed cause | ||
| Knowna | 12 (80%) | |
| Unknown | 3 (20%) |
aCauses believed to be prolonged noise exposure (33%), stress (20%), medical (20%), loud sound blast (20%), and hearing changes (7%).