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Patient characteristics of pediatric inpatients with sensorineural hearing loss: Insights from the 2016 KID database

Dean G Kennedy1, Preetha Velu1, Jonathan M Carnino1

  • 1Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States of America.

American Journal of Otolaryngology
|October 9, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Patient demographics significantly influence pediatric sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) prevalence. Race, income, insurance, and region are key factors impacting SNHL risk, informing early detection and intervention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Audiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pediatric sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a significant concern with varying prevalence.
  • Understanding demographic influences is crucial for equitable healthcare access and early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of patient demographics on the prevalence of pediatric SNHL.
  • To identify specific demographic factors associated with SNHL to guide early detection and intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the 2016 Kids' Inpatient Database (KID) including over 6.2 million discharges.
  • Multivariate regression analysis to assess associations between SNHL and demographic variables (age, gender, race, income, insurance, region).

Main Results:

  • Overall SNHL prevalence was 101.67 per 100,000 discharges.
  • Non-Hispanic White patients exhibited the highest prevalence; Black patients had higher diagnosis likelihood, while Hispanic patients had lower.
  • Race, income, insurance, region, age, and sex were identified as significant factors influencing SNHL prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • Patient demographics play a critical role in pediatric SNHL prevalence.
  • Findings highlight the need for risk assessment and tailored interventions considering socioeconomic and racial disparities.
  • Further research is recommended to explore underlying mechanisms and address health inequities.

Keywords:
KID databasePatient demographicsPediatric hearing lossPediatric inpatientsSensorineural hearing loss

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