Elderly who refuse to use hearing aids: an analysis of the causes.

Purpose: The present research sought to describe the elements that interfere with the use of hearing aids in the elderly beneficiaries of a hearing aid delivery from Chile in a Family Health Center.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 24 beneficiary users, with application of a closed-question questionnaire prepared by the researchers.

Results: A 75% adherence to the use of hearing aids is reported.