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An improved understanding of patients' knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices is therefore important for effective healthcare planning and intervention.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0022215115002996_sec_a2\"><jats:title>Method:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Questionnaires designed to explore their current knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices were completed by 153 participants: 71 were affected by a known ear disease and 82 were unaffected.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0022215115002996_sec_a3\"><jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title><jats:p>In the unaffected group, 31.7 per cent considered breast milk to be a risk factor for ear infection. Home remedies (e.g. leaf paste, oils, and urine and\/or bodily fluids) had been used by 42.3 per cent of the affected group. Most participants (71.9 per cent) believed that society discriminates against those with hearing impairment.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0022215115002996_sec_a4\"><jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Knowledge deficits and false beliefs were found in both groups, along with a significant use of home remedies and a perception of discrimination against people with hearing impairment. 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