Table 1.
Demographic profile of participants
| TH (n = 130) | HA (n = 35) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) months | 55.1 (3.4) | 56.7 (6.2) |
| Boys | 55.3 (3.4) | 58.5 (6.3) |
| Girls | 55.0 (3.5) | 55.1 (5.9) |
| Male gender, no (%) | 63 (48.5) | 16 (45.7) |
| Gestation age, mean (SD) weeks | 39.4 (2.9) | 39.5 (2.7) |
| NICU stay, no (%) | 13 (10.0)* | 9 (25.7)* |
| Parents’ education | ||
| Both parents > 12 years, no (%) | 71 (54.6) | 18 (51.4) |
| One parent >12 years, no (%) | 38 (29.2) | 13 (37.1) |
| Vocabulary | 63.6 (19.9)* | 54.1 (22.3)* |
| Degree of hearing loss (unaided), no (%) | ||
| Unilaterala | 4 (11.4) | |
| Mild (26–40 dB) | 10 (28.6) | |
| Moderate (41–55 dB) | 15 (42.9) | |
| Moderately severe (56–70 dB) | 4 (11.4) | |
| Severe (71–90 dB) | 2 (5.6) | |
| Age at detection, months (SD) | 15.8 (15.8) | |
| Age at amplification, months (SD) | 22.8 (17.4) | |
*p < .05.
aUnilateral losses range from mild to profound.
Note. TH = typically hearing children; HA = children with hearing aids; NICU = neonatal intensive care unit.