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The Cochlear Americas survey revealed differences in men's and women's responses to hearing loss and related relationship issues.
This survey of 2,576 U.S. adults (aged 18 and over) was conducted online by Harris Interactive® between April 10-12. With a pure probability sample of 2,576, there is a 95% probability that the overall results would have a sampling error of +/– 3 percentage points. The complete survey is available online.
- Men (35%) are more likely than women (14%) to say that pressure from their spouse or significant other would prompt them to seek treatment for their hearing loss.
- Men who have hearing loss (43%) are more likely than women with hearing loss (22%) to say that their relationship with their spouse or significant other has been adversely affected.
- Women believe their relationships with family members (other than spouse or significant other) are most negatively affected by their hearing loss (28%).
- Of people who have communicated with someone who appeared not to be listening due to hearing loss, women (37%) are more likely than men (26%) to be annoyed.
- Of those with hearing loss, 53% of women and 37% of men have not sought treatment.
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