Hearing Handicap Inventory
Screening [HHIE-S]
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this questionnaire is to identify the problems your hearing loss may be causing you. Answer YES, SOMETIMES, or NO for each question. To obtain a total score, add up the "yes" (4 points), "sometimes" (2 points), and "no" (0 points) responses. If your score is greater than 10, a hearing test is recommended.
| Yes | Sometimes | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 0 |
- Does a hearing problem cause you to feel embarrassed when you meet new people?
- Does a hearing problem cause you to feel frustrated when talking to members of your family?
- Do you have difficulty hearing / understanding co-workers, clients, or customers?
- Do you feel handicapped by a hearing problem?
- Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when visiting friends, relatives or neighbors?
- Does a hearing problem cause you to attend social events less often than you would like?
- Does a hearing problem cause you to have arguments with family members?
- Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when listening to TV or radio?
- Do you feel that any difficulty with your hearing limits or hampers your personal or social life?
- Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when in a restaurant with relatives or friends?