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It comprised a voluntary anonymised paper\u2010based survey that included questions\/statements from the Noise Sensitivity Scale (3\u2010NS) and Noise Sensitivity Questionnaire (NoiSeQ), plus four focus groups exploring participants' experience of indoor auditory environments.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Participants (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200950) reported a moderately high sensitivity to noise (median 9\/15 on 3\u2010NS, IQR 8\u201310). Those with hearing aids (23\/50) were more likely to score higher in total sum of NoiSeQ questions (OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.01\u20131.30,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.03). Shopping venues (32\/50), food courts (32\/50) and clubs (24\/50) were commonly identified as noisy environments. Key themes identified in focus groups (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200920) encompassed: (1) \u2018noise\u2019 versus \u2018music\u2019; (2) acceptance of sound; and (3) coping strategies. Factors affecting the perception of sound as \u2018noise\u2019 included the self\u2010perceived health of the listener, and qualities, familiarity and perceived necessity of the sound. Older adults employed a range of coping strategies, including adjustment of hearing aids and avoidance strategies, such as online shopping and shopping at non\u2010peak times.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Older adults may be highly sensitive to indoor noise and demonstrate a range of coping strategies to deal with noise in community\u2010based venues. 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