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Early detection of infant hearing loss: Current experiences of health professionals in a developing country
Author(s) -
Olusanya Bolajoko O.,
Eletu Olaseinde B.,
Odusote Olatunde,
Somefun Abayomi O.,
Olude Olufemi
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1080/08035250600603016
Subject(s) - medicine , hearing loss , audiology , health professionals , hearing aid , developing country , family medicine , health care , economics , economic growth
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.