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Prevalence of Mild Hearing Loss in Schoolchildren and its Association with their School Performance
Elbeltagy, Reem.
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  • Elbeltagy, Reem; Zagazig University. Faculty of Human Medicine Ringgold Standard Institution. Nose and Throat Department. Zagazig. EG
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 24(1): 93-98, Jan.-Mar. 2020. tab
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: biblio-1090556
Biblioteca responsable: BR66.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction Hearing is important for the proper development of every child, especially for those younger than 5 years of age, because it helps in the development of language and speech. Emotional and social problems, as well as issues with academic performance, can result from hearing loss even of mild degree. Early diagnosis and management can overcome those negative impacts. Objective To determine the prevalence of mild hearing loss in primary-school children and its association with their school performance. Methods A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at a regular school. The study included the random selection of 120 apparently normal students (aged 6-9 years) who were considered as having normal hearing by their parents. A total of 20 students were excluded from the study due to the presence of wax in their ears. Finally, the study was conducted with 100 students. All participants were subjected to a basic audiological evaluation, and the Screening Instrument for Targeting Educational Risk (SIFTER) question- naire was given to their teachers to evaluate their school performance. Results From a total of 100 students, we confirmed that 23 (23%) had mild hearing loss, 17 (17%) had bilateral conductive hearing loss, and 6 (6%) had bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. The students who had low attention and communication performance were significantly associated with mild hearing loss. Conclusion The prevalence of mild hearing loss was of 23% (23 cases). This problem had an effect on the communication and attention in school; and it might affect academic performance later in life. A hearing assessment is highly recommended for every child, especially those who have a low rate of academic performance.
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Texto completo: Disponible Colección: Bases de datos internacionales Base de datos: LILACS Asunto principal: Rendimiento Académico / Pérdida Auditiva Tipo de estudio: Estudio diagnóstico / Estudio observacional / Estudio de prevalencia / Factores de riesgo / Estudio de tamizaje Límite: Niño / Femenino / Humanos / Masculino País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: Inglés Revista: Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Asunto de la revista: Otorrinolaringologia Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Artículo País de afiliación: Egipto Institución/País de afiliación: Zagazig University/EG

Texto completo: Disponible Colección: Bases de datos internacionales Base de datos: LILACS Asunto principal: Rendimiento Académico / Pérdida Auditiva Tipo de estudio: Estudio diagnóstico / Estudio observacional / Estudio de prevalencia / Factores de riesgo / Estudio de tamizaje Límite: Niño / Femenino / Humanos / Masculino País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: Inglés Revista: Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Asunto de la revista: Otorrinolaringologia Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Artículo País de afiliación: Egipto Institución/País de afiliación: Zagazig University/EG
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