This study assessed the knowledge levels of classroom teachers concerning students with hearing loss (HL) and hearing aids (HAs) and examined the complex interrelationships between this knowledge, their inclusive classroom behaviors, and their attitudes.
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
Audiologists and hearing instrument specialists should consider incorporating teacher education materials into pediatric hearing aid fittings, as teacher knowledge gaps are likely to affect real-world hearing aid benefit for school-age children.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
Teacher knowledge and attitudes directly shape the classroom experience for children with hearing loss, making this research a key bridge between clinical fitting and real-world hearing aid outcomes in pediatric populations.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Survey assessed teachers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours toward students with hearing loss.
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