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Frequency and percentage frequency distribution of reasons for non-use of hearing aids.
| Reasons for non-use of hearing aids | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sound discomfort | 12 | 25.5 |
| Manual dexterity | 7 | 14.9 |
| Poor benefit | 6 | 12.8 |
| Health problems | 4 | 8.5 |
| Fit and comfort | 3 | 6.4 |
| Faulty hearing aid | 5 | 10.7 |
| Problems with earmold | 2 | 4.3 |
| Lost hearing aid | 2 | 4.3 |
| Couldn't buy more batteries | 2 | 4.3 |
| Itch | 1 | 2.1 |
| Don't accept use | 1 | 2.1 |
| Don't need to use both hearing aids | 1 | 2.1 |
| Occlusion effect | 1 | 2.1 |
| Total | 47 | 100 |
