Prevalence of communication disorders in a group of islands in India

Konadath, Sreeraj; Chatni, Suma; Lakshmi, Magudilu Srishyla Kumar; Saini, Jitendra Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.cegh.2016.08.003

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“…This finding is in dissonance with those done in other areas of India, such as Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Gujarat etc. 11,12,14…”

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“…Similar results were found in the literature. 11,12,14 Studies also reported that as the age increases young children outgrow their communication difficulties and improve in their speech and language skills. 31…”

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“…Konadath et al 12 reports a prevalence of communication disorders to be 3.63% in a group of islands in Lakshadweep, whereas, Mishra et al 13 reports it to be 15.14% in rural areas of Lucknow district in India. A survey done by Sinha et al 14 in a rural population of Gujarat reports an overall prevalence of 4.09%, with a higher prevalence of earrelated communication disorders in comparison with speech and language related communication disorders.…”

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“…There are a few area specific prevalence studies carried out within India. [8][9][10][11][12][13][14] These studies report a high proportion of communication disorders in India when compared to the world population. Also, one can notice the difference in the proportion of the population affected per area.…”

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Prevalence of communication disorders in Port Blair-Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Kasturi

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory in the Indian sub-continent with a very diverse and large population. There was no existing data regarding the prevalence of communication disorder in this region and hence, this study was taken up. This information was considered essential for creating awareness among the population about communication impairments, for providing rehabilitation and to improve policies and facilities for the affected individuals. Method: The study was completed in two phases. In the first phase, a door to door survey was carried out by students and staffs of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru, in the islands. During this phase, all individuals with communication disorders were identified and referred for a two-day camp that followed. The second phase involved diagnosis and rehabilitation of these referred individuals in a camp site set in a well accessible point in the capital city of Port Blair. Results: 4.12% of the population that was surveyed got referred for the camp. Amongst the referred individuals who participated in the camp, the prevalence of ear-related problems was estimated to be 47.76%, and that of speech and language disorders came up to 52.24%. It was also noticed that males were more affected by communication disorder than females. Conclusion: The prevalence values were found to be quite high in city of Port Blair and immediate action is required in terms of facilities and infrastructure in these areas for improving the quality of life of individuals with communication disorders. Zealand (20.0); (20.0) in Australia; in the African countries like Botswana (2.2), Chad (20.9), Ethiopia (3.8), Ghana (12.8), Kenya (15.2), Malawi (14.0), Mali (9.8), Senegal (15.5), Tanzania (9.5), Uganda (3.5) and Zambia (14.8); in North American countries like Canada (18.5), United States (19.4), Mexico (2.3); in South America Brazil (14.5), Nicaragua (10.0), Ecuador (12.1), Uruguay (16.0); in

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“…This finding is in dissonance with those done in other areas of India, such as Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Gujarat etc. 11,12,14…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Prevalence of communication disorders in Port Blair-Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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“…The difference across regions could be due to a variety of reasons like cultural differences, 12 lifestyle, 13 habits, literacy rates, 14 economic status, living conditions (urban vs rural), and geographical location, including availability and access to health care. Understanding these factors and their influence on communication disorders is important to help contribute to the overall development of the country and improve the quality of life of persons with communication disorders.…”

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Estimation of prevalence and screening of communication disorders in North and Middle Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Objective: Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory in the Indian sub-continent. Though housing a highly diverse and large population, there is very limited data regarding the prevalence of communication disorder in this region. This information would play a crucial role in creating awareness amongst the people of the islands regarding communication impairments, providing rehabilitation services, and improving policies and facilities for the affected individuals. Method: The study was conducted in two phases. The first phase involved a door to door survey. The survey was carried out across towns in North and Middle Andaman by NSS student volunteers and staffs of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru. During this phase, individuals with communication disorders were identified and referred for a two-day camp. The second phase involved diagnosis and rehabilitation of these referred individuals in a campsite set in a well accessible point in the city of Mayabunder. Results: 3.38% of the surveyed population was referred for the camp. Hearing impairment was found to be more prevalent than language and speech disorders. It was also found that delayed birth cry, low-birth weight and premature delivery were the major risk factors of communication disorders in the region. Amongst the referred individuals who attended the camp, 46.8% of ear-related issues and 53.2% of speech and language disorders was estimated. It was also observed that males were more affected by communication disorder than females. Conclusion: The high prevalence values indicate the need for immediate action in terms of facilities and infrastructure in these regions for enabling a better quality of life of individuals with communication disorders.

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