Participant characteristics
| N | Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 18–25 | 9 | 10 |
| 26–35 | 17 | 18.9 |
| 36–45 | 29 | 32.2 |
| 46–55 | 15 | 16.7 |
| 56–65 | 12 | 13.3 |
| 66 or older | 8 | 8.9 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 34 | 37.8 |
| Female | 56 | 62.2 |
| Occupational status | ||
| Employed/self-employed | 39 | 43.3 |
| Unemployed | 28 | 31.1 |
| Student | 7 | 7.8 |
| Retired | 16 | 17.8 |
| Usher type | ||
| Type 1 | 26 | 30 |
| Type 2 | 43 | 47.8 |
| Type 3 | 10 | 11.1 |
| Unknown | 10 | 11.1 |
| Level of hearing loss | ||
| Mild | 5 | 5.6 |
| Moderate | 22 | 24.4 |
| Severe | 63 | 63 |
| Sight registration status | ||
| Partially sighted | 18 | 20 |
| Blind/severe sight impairment | 64 | 71.1 |
| Unknown | 8 | 8.9 |
| Other disabilities/illnesses | ||
| No | 57 | 63.3 |
| Yes | 33 | 36.7 |
The table shows the characteristics of the sample who took part in the survey.