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Nine consumers with hearing loss participated in the focus groups, four of whom also served as representatives of consumer organisations. 12 of the 13 participants were subsequently interviewed (51.25\u2009\u00b1\u200920.35 years), including seven consumers, two consumer organisation representatives, and three who fulfilled dual roles.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Nine themes emerged from the interviews under seven theoretical domains: knowledge, environmental context and resources, social influence, beliefs about capabilities, beliefs about consequences, social\/professional role and identity, and behavioural regulation. Barriers to access included the themes poor awareness of hearing loss, low-quality information, mistrust in the hearing industry, stigma, unrealistic expectations for hearing technologies, and deaf identity. 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