Childhood deafness in Malaysia

Elango, S.; Chand, R. Pratap; Purohit, G. N.

doi:10.1016/0165-5876(92)90061-s

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“…In the present study population, small for gestational age, birth weight <1500 gram, neonatal ototoxic medication, sepsis/meningitis, hyperbilirubinemia were identified to be significant risk factors associated with abnormal screening results (p<.0001); in-utero infections also found to be an independent risk factor for abnormal hearing screening result (p<0.01) All these have been reported as risk factors for permanent congenital and early onset hearing loss (PCEHL) in the developing world [25][26][27][28] . In developed countries familial hearing loss, ie hereditary factors, sepsis and/or meningitis, and craniofacial malformations were identified to be independent significant risk factors for pathologic hearing screening results 29 .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 81%

Newborn hearing screening: what are we missing?

Mannan

Choudhury

Dey

et al. 2014

Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull

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The objectives of the study were to demonstrate hearing status in newborns at first screening by Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions and to find out the relationship between abnormal hearing screening and known risk factors. This study was conducted in the department of neonatology of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in collaboration with department of otolaryngology and department of obstetrics and gynaecology. This prospective observational study included a cohort of 168 neonates from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and neonatal Nursery (Minimal care unit). All were screened for hearing impairment using Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions in out-patient department of otolaryngology by a trained audiologist before discharge from hospital. Risk factors analysed were according to the criteria of American Academy of Pediatrics. Of the total neonates screened, Refer rate was 32.7% irrespective of presence or absence of risk factors. Small for gestational age, in-utero infections, ototoxic medications, birth weight <1500, sepsis/meningitis, hyperbilirubinemia were found to be significant risk factors (p<0.0001). It can be recommended that hearing screening should be universally done for all newborns.

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confidence: 81%

Newborn hearing screening: what are we missing?

Mannan

Choudhury

Dey

et al. 2014

Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull

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“…A few data from the regions which provide some indication of aetiological factors are shown in Table 3. These factors have been classified into: prenatal, perinatal, postnatal and unknown groups [48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56]. The findings showed that major acquired and preventable causes of PCEHL such as rubella, measles, mumps, birth trauma, convulsions, meningitis and ototoxicity are common in all the regions.…”

Section: An Overview Of Aetiological Factors For Permanent Childhood mentioning

confidence: 97%

Benefits and challenges of newborn hearing screening for developing countries

Olusanya

Luxon

Wirz

2004

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

109

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“…In the present study the perinatal causes contributed to 40% which was in accordance with Elangos et al, whose incidence was second highest. 11 Singh et al, reported 10.80% perinatal cases while Kalsotra et al, reported only 4.60%. 6,7 In the present study postnatal causes contributes to 34% which is in accordance with various studies like Abolfotouch et al 10 In almost all the studies mentioned above the incidence of cases in postnatal period is almost same portraying same incidence of various infections in postnatal period amongst various groups of population.…”

Section: Syndromic Hearing Lossmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…In the present study idiopathic causes contributed to 34% which is in accordance with Singh et al, (50.60%) and Elangos et al, (28.40%). 7,11 Prenatal, perinatal and postnatal form 3/4 th of cases which form preventable causes of hearing loss and can be improved by improving standard of obstetrics and neonatal care. This will require very concern efforts, in form of genetic counseling.…”

Section: Syndromic Hearing Lossmentioning

confidence: 99%

A cross sectional study of clinical profile of deaf mute children at tertiary care center

Pawde¹,

Chaurpagar²,

Aggarwal

et al. 2017

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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Background: Hearing is necessary to learn language, speech and to develop cognitive skills. Hearing helps in developing child to learn, recognize sounds, identify objects, events and internalize concepts. Effects of hearing loss on the development of child’s ability to learn, to communicate and to socialize can be devastating. The study is planned with the aim to study clinical profile of deaf mute children and to identify ‘socio-demographic’ and ‘health’ profile of deaf mute children. This study shows distribution of various socio-demographic factors in deaf mute children and to study their clinical profile. Methods: The present cross sectional descriptive study was conducted at OPD of ENT department, Government Medical College and Hospital, Akola, Maharashtra. Study was carried out for a period of two months, it’s included Deaf mute children from 2-12 years of age. 50 subjects were reported over the study of 2 months. For data collection demographic parameters, complete birth history including prenatal, perinatal and postnatal history was noted. Thorough clinical examination was carried out with special attention to branchial arch system. Results: There were 70% males compared to 30% females. Male: female ratio was 2.33: 1. Pneumonia (10%) and hyperbilirubinemia (10%) was the commonest health problem. In the study deafness were attributed to 38% genetic causes, 28% Non-genetic and idiopathic in 34% of children. Conclusions: The age at detection of hearing loss is 0-2 yrs age at which if rehabilitation is done can benefit the child to the maximum. Delayed diagnosis of hearing loss can be explained on basis of community practices of neglecting delayed speech, lack of social awareness and partly due to absence of any active health surveillance in this aspect. Multistep protocol for hearing assessment and parental awareness about facilities of rehabilitation and accessibility of services should be emphasized.

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Childhood deafness in Malaysia

Cited by 12 publications

References 14 publications

Newborn hearing screening: what are we missing?

Newborn hearing screening: what are we missing?

Benefits and challenges of newborn hearing screening for developing countries

A cross sectional study of clinical profile of deaf mute children at tertiary care center

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