TABLE 6.
Reasons for not having hearing evaluated more oftena
| Responsesb | All | With Hearing Loss | Without Hearing Loss |
| I do not think I am currently experiencing hearing loss | 47 | <1 | 55 |
| My healthcare provider has never mentioned getting my hearing tested | 30 | 5 | 34 |
| I have other health priorities | 20 | 18 | 20 |
| I get my hearing checked as recommended by my doctor | 18 | 50 | 13 |
| I do not know if my insurance covers hearing tests | 17 | 5 | 19 |
| I cannot afford hearing aids | 11 | 15 | 11 |
| Hearing loss is a natural part of aging | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Don’t know/not sure | 10 | 16 | 9 |
| I do not know where to go to get my hearing checked | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| I am afraid to learn if I am experiencing hearing loss | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| I do not want to wear a hearing aid even if I have confirmed hearing loss | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| I am too young to get my hearing tested | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| I am embarrassed to ask about getting my hearing tested | 1 | 2 | 1 |
a
Asked of the subset of respondents who do not evaluate and discuss results of hearing with a doctor “twice a year or more” or “once a year”.
b
Responses summarized with percentages.