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Paediatric hearing loss: a community-based survey in peri-urban Kumasi, Ghana

R Larsen-Reindorf1, E Otupiri2, J E Anomah1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Hearing Assessment Center, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|August 23, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Paediatric hearing loss is a prevalent public health issue in Ghana, affecting at least 4 out of 362 children screened. Further research is needed to characterize the epidemiology of childhood hearing impairment in the region.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Paediatric hearing loss prevalence in Ghana was previously unknown.
  • Childhood hearing impairment poses a significant public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of paediatric hearing loss in peri-urban Kumasi, Ghana.
  • To characterize initial findings related to childhood hearing impairment in the region.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involved 387 children aged 3-15 years in Ghana.
  • Children underwent otoscopic examination and pure tone screening using the ShoeBox audiometer.
  • Caregiver auditory questionnaires (LittlEars) were administered.

Main Results:

  • Four of 362 children screened had hearing loss.
  • Eight children were referred for further audiological evaluation.
  • Ear canal cerumen impaction was the most common otoscopic finding.

Conclusions:

  • Paediatric hearing loss is prevalent in Ghana.
  • Childhood hearing impairment should be considered a public health problem.
  • Further epidemiological characterization is warranted.
Abstract

Keywords:
GhanaHearing LossHearing TestsIncidencePediatricsScreening

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