How has the 'new normal' affected the hearing-impaired?

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Here's how lockdown and Covid-19 health measures have impacted the hearing impaired.

Image:Health measures introduced to try curb the spread of Covid-19 had a detrimental effect on the hearing-impaired, one study has found.journal found the restrictions, including mask-wearing and social distancing, “caused a listening difficulties under four communication scenarios commonly experienced during the pandemic, specifically when talking: with someone wearing a face mask, under social/physical distancing guidelines, via telephone, and via video call.

“Participants also found listening effortful during remote communication, which became rapidly more prevalent after the outbreak of the pandemic.” She said it is important to be patient with those struggling to hear and communicate effectively during the pandemic.

 

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