“They’re good for people who need them”: perceptions of hearing aids among Latino adults
Latino older adults generally hold favourable attitudes towards hearing aids, but ambivalence and self-distancing from personal use persist. Culturally responsive strategies should address emotional readiness, usability, and post-adoption support in addition to access.
Authors
- Laura Coco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2426-2710)
- Lluvia Vazquez
- Noelle Villegas
- Rubi Carpio
- Jenny Ortega
- Cynthia Algara
Institutions
- San Diego State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Audiology
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2026.2629573
- Primary Topic
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00