Qualitative Analysis of Newborn Hearing Screening Program in Iran

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Audiology
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing childhood hearing loss.
• This research focuses on evaluating Iran's newborn hearing loss screening program.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the management requirements of the newborn hearing loss screening program in Iran.
• To identify areas for improvement in the program's context, input, process, and output.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study using content analysis and the CIPP model.
• Snowball sampling recruited 40 experienced professionals.
• Data analyzed using MAXQDA2022 software, ensuring reliability with Lincoln and Guba criteria.

Main Results:

• Management requirements were categorized into context, input, process, and output.
• Identified 8 subcategories in context, 4 in input, 7 in process, and 4 in output.

Conclusions:

• Recommends pilot studies, needs assessments, and evidence-based programs for effective implementation.
• Highlights the need for improved inter-level communication, personnel motivation, and resource prioritization.