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Hearing Handicap Inventory
for Adult
Screening I1HHIA-S]

INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this questionnaire is to identify the problems your hearing loss may be causing you. Answer YES, SOMETIMES, or NO for each question. To obtain a total score, add up the "yes" (4 points), "sometimes" (2 points), and "no" (0 points) responses. If your score is greater than 10, a hearing test is recommended.

• El - Does a hearing problem cause you to feel embarrassed when you meet new people?

• E2 - Does a hearing problem cause you to feel frustrated when talking to members of your family?

• S1 - Do you have difficulty hearing/understanding co-workers, clients, or customers?

• E3 - Do you feel handicapped by a hearing problem?

• S2 - Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when visiting friends, relatives or neighbors?

• S3 - Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty in the movies or in the theater?

• E4 - Does a hearing problem cause you to have arguments with family members?

• S4 - Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when listening to TV or radio?

• E5 - Do you feel that any difficulty with your hearing limits or hampers your personal or social life?

• S5 - Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when in a restaurant with relatives or friends?