Prevalence and reasons for non-follow-up of newborns with "refer" results on initial hearing screening
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
; : 17-21, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence rate of follow-up among infants who had a "refer" result on initial newborn hearing screening and to identify reasons for default by parents or guardians.METHODS:Design: Cross-Sectional StudySetting: Tertiary National University HospitalParticipants: 79 parents or guardians whose newborns obtained a "refer" result on initial hearing screening were interviewed over the phone.RESULTS: Among those babies who had a "refer" result on initial hearing screening, 51% followed up for repeat testing. The most common reasons for non-follow up by parents or guardians include being busy, distance from the hospital and baby's health condition.CONCLUSIONS: The follow-up rate in this study is higher compared to previous figures (27%), but is still below target. The reasons for non-follow-up obtained suggest problems may exist on all levels of the healthcare system. Appropriate solutions to address these problems should be explored.
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Database:
WPRIM
Main subject:
Parents
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Prevalence
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Tertiary Care Centers
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Hearing
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Hearing Tests
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Hospitals, University
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article