Hearing healthcare for all? Investigating accessibility of public audiology services in Johannesburg, South Africa

While audiology services are geographically and financially accessible, systemic, structural, and informational barriers undermine equitable access. A policy-driven approach-focusing on public education, decentralised care, improved scheduling, and financial support-is essential to strengthen hearing healthcare in South Africa.

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BMC Health Services Research
Published
2025-11-28
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13224-4
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Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
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Hearing healthcare for all? Investigating accessibility of public audiology services in Johannesburg, South Africa

Katijah Khoza‐Shangase, Theresa-Joy Munyembate
BMC Health Services Research
Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
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Hearing healthcare for all? Investigating accessibility of public audiology services in Johannesburg, South Africa

Katijah Khoza‐Shangase, Theresa-Joy Munyembate
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Abstract

While audiology services are geographically and financially accessible, systemic, structural, and informational barriers undermine equitable access. A policy-driven approach-focusing on public education, decentralised care, improved scheduling, and financial support-is essential to strengthen hearing healthcare in South Africa.

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Hearing healthcare for all? Investigating accessibility of public audiology services in Johannesburg, South Africa — Katijah Khoza‐Shangase, Theresa-Joy Munyembate · BMC Health Services Research (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS