Table 4

Correlations between different scales

HDAQHDAQ–1HDAQ–2HHQHADSURICA-R
Self-reported hearing disability acceptance (HDAQ)1.00
HDAQ Factor 1: Activity engagement0.86*1.00
HDAQ Factor 2: Avoidance and suppression0.88*0.51*1.00
Self-reported hearing disability (HHQ)−0.70*−0.50*−0.71*1.00
Self-reported anxiety and depression (HADS)−0.58*−0.62*−0.39*0.36*1.00
Readiness to change (URICA-R)−0.27*−0.26*−0.29*0.200.181.00
  • *p<0.01.

  • HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; HDAQ, Hearing Disability Acceptance Questionnaire; HHQ, Hearing Handicap Questionnaire; URICA, University of Rhode Island Change Assessment.