Demographic and auditory function of the presbycusis and control groups
| Demographics | Presbycusis | Control | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 15 | 14 | |
| Age (yr)a | 63.2 ± 2.6 | 62.4 ± 2.0 | .38b |
| Female, no. (%) | 10 (66.7) | 8 (57.1) | .60c |
| Education levels (yr)a | 10.7 ± 3.5 | 10.1 ± 2.6 | .61b |
| PTA (dB HL)a,d | 30.7 ± 4.7 | 15.9 ± 1.4 | <.001b |
a
Data are given as mean ± standard deviation.
b
The between-group differences were assessed with the 2-tailed Student t test.
c
The between-group differences were assessed with the 2-tailed Pearson χ2 test.
d
The PTAs from both ears were averaged.