Unheard Struggles: Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Determinants and Coping Mechanisms Among Children with Hearing Loss from Parents and Caregivers Perspective

This study concluded that children with hearing impairment showed poor quality of life and these children use maladaptive coping strategies to combat with the stress caused by hearing loss. Early detection, community awareness, and customized support programs are crucial to enhancing the QOL of children with hearing loss and minimizing the condition's long-term impact.