Abstract Armed conflicts tend to leave lasting scars, not only in terms of physical injury and displacement of the affected population but also through hidden disabilities such as hearing loss. The objectives of the current article are to identify different auditory injuries among war survivors, enumerate psychosocial impacts of hearing loss and auditory injuries, ascertain the role of hearing rehabilitation in recovery and reintegration, and propose strategies for strengthening hearing rehabilitation programs for war survivors. Perforation of the tympanic membrane has been identified as the most common form of blast injury impacting the hearing abilities of the affected person. Rehabilitation of hearing among war-exposed survivors plays a crucial role in promoting recovery and reintegration into society. In conclusion, rehabilitation of hearing loss for war survivors is not only a medical necessity but also a pathway to restoring their dignity and social participation. By integrating accessible, community-based, and technology-supported interventions into postconflict health systems, we can succeed in bridging service gaps, reducing stigma, and promoting reintegration.
Shrivastava et al. (Thu,) studied this question.