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IHSLC 2026- 9. Uluslararası Sağlık Bilimleri ve Yaşam Kongresi, Antalya, Turkey, 15 - 18 April 2026, pp.1-2, (Full Text)
PARENTAL ACCEPTANCE LEVELS İN PARENTS OF CHİLDREN USİNG HEARİNG AİDS
Leyla
Türe*, Tuğçe Gül Çağlar**
* İstanbul Kent University, Faculty of Health Sciences,
Department of Speech and Language Disorders, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Türkiye,
leyla@cagriisitme.com
** Lokman Hekim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of
Audiology, Söğütözü Ankara, Türkiye, tugcegulcaglar@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Background: Childhood hearing loss can negatively
affect language development, communication, and social interaction. Early
diagnosis, hearing aid use, and special education support are essential for
improving outcomes. In this process, parents play a key role in supporting
their children’s development. Therefore, examining the acceptance levels of
parents of children who use hearing aids is important for understanding family
involvement and improving intervention programs. Aim:The aim of this study is to determine the acceptance
levels of parents of children who use hearing aids and to evaluate these levels
using the Parental Acceptance of Children with Special Needs Scale. Methods:
The study was conducted with parents of children who use hearing aids and
attend special education centers. In the research, a Demographic Information
Questionnaire and the Parental Acceptance of Children with Special Needs Scale
were administered to the parents. A total of 13 parents of children using
hearing aids participated in the study. Results:The ages of the
participating parents ranged from 27 to 55 years. Among the participants, 10
were female and 3 were male. When the educational levels of the parents were
examined, it was found that 6 had a university degree, 4 had graduated from
high school, and 3 had graduated from middle school. Participants were asked to
complete a scale consisting of seven items. The findings indicated that parents
generally gave high scores to all items on the scale. Discussion and
Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that parents are willing to
seek professional support in order to support their children's development and
tend to emphasize their children's positive characteristics. It was determined
that parents love their children unconditionally, make efforts to meet their
emotional needs, and strive significantly for their children's success. In this
context, it is considered important to integrate parental support and
information programs into studies aimed at the diagnosis of children with
hearing loss and their referral to special education. Additionally, the
development of follow-up and support programs for families during this process
is recommended.
Keywords: Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid, Parental Acceptance,
Child with Special Needs, Special Education