Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
A considerable difference in the prevalence rates of ear disease is evident between developed countries and developing countries. Some of the reasons for this disparity include the lack of regular screening programs for ear disease, poverty, malnutrition, ignorance and paucity of accessible health care and its proper utilization in developing countries. Taking into consideration the estimated sample size of 96 and the inclusion criteria, all children ranging from zero to five years of age consulting in ENT and Pediatric neurology OPD were recruited as study participants. Thus, a total of 100 children were included in this study and hence 200 ears were evaluated. Consanguinity in parents was in 36 cases (36%) out of which 26 (72.22%) were having hearing loss. Family history of hearing loss was in 15 cases (15%) out of which 12 (80%) were having hearing loss. Hyperbilirubinemia was in 12 cases (12%) out of which 6 (50%) were having hearing loss. Ear malformations was in 11 cases (11%) out of which 10 (90.91%) were having hearing loss.
How to cite this article:
V.S. Shruthi, Athira Varier, Swaathi Tamilvel and L. Puneeth Kumar. Hearing Impairment in Under Five Year Age Group Children: Associated Factors.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.622.625
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