- Comparison between the 3 subgroups regarding the aided hearing threshold, data logging, signs of discomfort, and hearing aid rejection.
| Participant groups | Aided hearing threshold (mean ± SD) | Data log at 3 months (mean ± SD) | Data log at 6 months (mean ± SD) | Signs of discomfort | HA rejection | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | |||||
| Aged <2 years | 66.6 ±15.4 | 3.2 ± 3.1 | 5.1 ± 4.4 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 2 | |
| Aged 2–4 years | 55.5 ± 20.9 | 4.5 ± 4.1 | 5.9 ± 4.2 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 8 | |
| Aged >4 years | 48.8 ± 16.1 | 7.6 ± 5.3 | 8.6 ± 5.2 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 21 | |
| P-value | 0.02 | 0.039 | 0.083 | <0.001* | <0.001* | |||
HA: hearing aid, SD: standard deviation. *Statistically significant differences.