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Regression‐based mediation analysis: path diagram. A positive coefficient is indicative of poorer hearing when mean PTA threshold (peripheral hearing deficit) is the outcome, while a negative coefficient is indicative of poorer hearing when BKB score (APD) is the outcome. NS = P > 0.05, * = P < 0.05, **** = P < 0.0001
