Prevalence of communication disorders in a rural population at taluq level of Gujarat, India

A B S T R A C TBackground: To overcome the hazardous effect of hearing loss, bioelectrical intensive research over the last five decades has advanced with invasive hearing devices, cochlear implants. The epidemiological study on the number of cochlear implantation performed across the world is rare. Objectives: The present study aimed at estimating the prevalence of unilateral cochlear implantation in children in the Saurashtra region, Gujarat between the month of December, 2013 and August, 2019.Materials and Methods: A register-based, retrospective study was employed reviewing the clinical reports of the cochlear implantees on age at implantation, gender, region of belonging and the type of implant device being used. Results: 216 children underwent cochlear implantation at the Saurashtra region under School Health Programme. The total study population constituted 61% (132) male and 39% (84) female implantees. Higher number of implantations were performed with Cochlear device at later childhood (6-7 years of age) and most of the implantees were from the Saurashtra region of Gujarat as compared to other regions. Conclusion: The present study speculated that the differences in age at implantation, gender, region of belonging and the type of implant being used based on the manufacturer. The results of the present study could be used to plan and execute policies for the identification, management, and rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairment.

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Epidemiological study on pediatric unilateral cochlear implantation in Gujarat, India: Discrepancy among children based on age of implantation, gender, region and type of implant device as per manufacturers

Neupane

Mehta

2020

“…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

Konadath

Prabhu

Kasturi

et al. 2020

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

“…A higher prevalence of ear-related than speech and language related communication disorders was found. Mishra et al 6 on the other hand, reported a much higher prevalence (15.14%) of communication disorders in the rural areas of Lucknow district. A study conducted by Das et al 7 in the rural areas of Kolkata district, reported a high prevalence of stroke leading to communication impairments.…”

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“…A small number of area-specific prevalence studies are previously conducted within India. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11] These indicate a difference in the proportion of the population affected per area. A survey conducted by Sinha et al 5 in the rural population of Gujarat reported an overall 4.09% prevalence of communication disorders.…”

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

Prabhu

Konadath

Kasturi

et al. 2020

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.