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In recognition of World Hearing Day on March 3, 2023, "The Take 3 for Me" initiative has been launched by the Hear Well campaign from the Hearing Industries Assn (HIA), Washington, DC. The “Take 3 for Me Hearing Challenge” is 3-step process and quick questionnaire for consumers to screen their hearing. It relies on the scientifically validated Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly-Screening Version (HHIE-S).
The “Take 3 for Me Hearing Challenge” urges people to take 3 simple steps that could change their lives for the better:
“Hearing loss is widespread and often ignored, and the impact is frequently misunderstood. If you follow these three steps, you will be on a path to a lifetime of good hearing,” said HIA President Kate Carr in a press statement. “The results of this easy screening can lead you to a hearing professional who will help you determine if a more comprehensive exam is needed.”
The 10 questions used in the screening are derived from the HHIE-S which was originally developed by audiologists Barbara Weinstein, PhD, and Ira Ventry, PhD at Columbia University in the 1980s. The HHIE-S has been scientifically validated in many subsequent studies, with results indicating it is a highly useful tool for screening hearing loss. The HHIE-S has also been translated into many different languages for use worldwide.
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