Early detection of infant hearing loss: Current experiences of health professionals in a developing country

Aim and methods: To investigate the experiences of doctors and nurses in infant hearing loss through an open‐ended questionnaire in Lagos, Nigeria. Results: Few respondents detected children with hearing loss within the first 6 mo of life. Parental concern was the most significant lead for doctors....

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Veröffentlicht in:	Acta Paediatrica 2006-10, Vol.95 (10), p.1300-1302
Hauptverfasser:	Olusanya, Bolajoko O., Eletu, Olaseinde B., Odusote, Olatunde, Somefun, Abayomi O., Olude, Olufemi
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Developing country Ear, auditive nerve, cochleovestibular tract, facial nerve: diseases, semeiology early detection early intervention Female General aspects Health participants Hearing Loss - diagnosis Humans Infant infant hearing loss Male Medical sciences Nigeria Non tumoral diseases Nurses Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Parents physician education Physicians Public health. Hygiene Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Surveys and Questionnaires
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Zusammenfassung:	Aim and methods: To investigate the experiences of doctors and nurses in infant hearing loss through an open‐ended questionnaire in Lagos, Nigeria. Results: Few respondents detected children with hearing loss within the first 6 mo of life. Parental concern was the most significant lead for doctors. Children suspected of hearing loss were often referred to ENT surgeons before objective hearing evaluation was conducted. Conclusion: Doctors and nurses should routinely seek objective infant hearing assessment for timely detection of permanent hearing loss.
ISSN:	0803-5253 1651-2227
DOI:	10.1080/08035250600603016