Curti SA, et al. - In a population with audiometrically defined hearing loss, researchers determined the prevalence of self-reported good hearing and identified associated factors. The study sample consisted of 1373 participants. According to this population-based survey study, the good hearing was reported by about two-thirds of people who have audiometric evidence of hearing loss. Younger age, nonwhite race, and women, as well as those who reported overall good health were factors significantly linked to reporting good hearing. Findings suggested an association of low reported use of hearing aids with the elevated incidence of mild hearing loss and self-reported good hearing. A significant number of individuals with audiometric proof of hearing loss self-perceive good hearing.