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[A descriptive study of hearing in children]

J C Gómez Rueda1, A García Sánchez, V Povedano Rodríguez

  • 1Servicio de ORL, Hospital General Básico de Pozoblanco, Córdoba.

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study screened 440 children for hearing loss, finding 43 cases. Conductive hearing loss, primarily from serous otitis media, was most common, highlighting the value of audiological screening in early detection.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Audiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • An audiological screening was conducted on all children entering primary education in the Valle de los Pedroches in 1992.
  • This initiative aimed to assess the auditory health of a defined pediatric population at a critical developmental stage.

Purpose:

  • To identify cases of hearing impairment (hypoacusis) within the screened population.
  • To determine the prevalence and types of hearing loss in young children.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of universal audiological screening in primary education settings.

Summary:

  • A total of 440 children were screened for auditory abnormalities.
  • 43 cases of hypoacusis were detected, representing a prevalence of approximately 9.77%.
  • The predominant type of hearing loss was conductive (95.4%), with serous otitis media identified as the most frequent cause in infancy.

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Impact:

  • The findings underscore the significant prevalence of conductive hearing loss in young children, largely attributable to preventable or treatable conditions like serous otitis media.
  • This study demonstrates the utility of systematic audiological screening programs in early identification of hearing problems, enabling timely intervention and potentially mitigating long-term developmental consequences.
  • The results advocate for the integration of audiological assessments into routine pediatric primary education entry protocols to address a common childhood medical issue.