The prevalence of hearing loss in infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care units

Gohari, Nasrin; Farahani, Farhad; Gharebaghy, Soraya; Alaei, Sanaz; Ahmadi, Shahram; Mozafari, Zahra

doi:10.18502/avr.v29i4.4638

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“…The highest percentage of cases with temporary hearing impairment (47.1%) was noticed among those who received aminoglycosides alone. This is similar to the study of (Gohari et al, 2020) in which ototoxicity was the most prevalent risk factor with a significant association between hearing loss and antibiotic therapy. Another study by (Abu Moussa & El Huchi, 2015) reported that there was no statistically significant deterioration in OAEs between group 2 (no antibiotics) and group 1 (received gentamycin only).…”

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Auditory assessment of neonates at high risk of hearing impairment admitted to the intensive care unit

Ibrahem

ElDin

Hamdy

et al. 2022

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Background: Permanent hearing loss is a common neonatal health problem which leads to deleterious effects on language, speech development and academic outcome. Its prevalence is much higher in newborns that need neonatal intensive care admission. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study included 314 neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. The inclusion criteria included neonates with risk factors of hearing loss. They were all evaluated by Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAE). Automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) was done at 3 months of age for those who failed TEOAE screening. Results: Out of 314 neonates, 4.5% were diagnosed by permanent hearing loss. No statistical significance was detected between hearing loss and gender (P = 0.61), prematurity (P = 0.529) and birth weight (P = 0.076). The most common risk factor detected was ototoxic drug intake, with aminoglycosides being the most frequent. There was a significant P value between ototoxic medications and hearing loss (P = 0.018). The highest percentage of cases with hearing loss was detected among neonates who received both aminoglycosides and vancomycin. Conclusion: The prevalence of permanent hearing loss among admitted neonates at risk of hearing loss are high.

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Auditory assessment of neonates at high risk of hearing impairment admitted to the intensive care unit

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“…One of the risk factors studied in the present study was ventilation. A study by Gohari showed no significant relationship between a ventilation risk factor and hearing loss [ 23 ]. This finding is in line with our results.…”

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“…These findings have been less attention in previous studies. In the study of Gohari no significant correlation was found between kinship marriages of parents and hearing loss [ 23 ]. In the Khuzestan province, due to the cultural context, the kinship marriage of parents is one of the risk factors for hearing loss.…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hearing Loss in Neonates Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Hospital Study

Hardani¹,

Goodarzi²,

Delphi³

et al. 2020

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Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the most common congenital disabilities in neonates. The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of hearing loss and identify the most significant risk factor in neonates hospitalized at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 530 neonates admitted to NICU Abuzar Hospital with risk factors for hearing loss based on Joint Committee of Infant Hearing (JCIH). The hearing screening tests include transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAES) and the automated auditory brain stem response (AABR). For infants with abnormal AABR and TEOAE results, the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Auditory Steady-State Responses (ASSR) tests were performed. Result: Of 530 infants, 27 (5.09%) were diagnosed with different types of hearing loss. Ototoxic drugs, hyperbilirubinemia requiring exchange transfusion, asphyxia, low weight birth, Apgar score < 5, and a kinship marriage of parents were significant risk factors for hearing loss in our study population. Conclusion: Due to the high prevalence of hearing loss in the NICU, it is recommended that a hearing screening program be performed for all infants admitted to the NICU. Implement a comprehensive plan for neonatal hearing screening for early detection and intervention of hearing loss is essential.

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“…Additionally, an association was found between HL and the following factors: at least one Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) risk factor, NICU admission for five or more days, LBW, postnatal hypoxia, and forceps delivery. It has also been demonstrated by Choi et al [ 15 ], Gohari et al [ 16 ], Hajare and Mudhol [ 10 ], and Hardani et al [ 17 ] that a multitude of factors influence the HL of infants seeking treatment in the NICU.…”

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“…The findings of the review revealed a wide variety of maternal and neonatal factors that have an impact on HL in children. Studies that were included in this review were conducted in a number of different countries, which include India [ 10 , 26 ], Egypt [ 11 ], Korea [ 14 , 15 ], Iran [ 16 , 17 ], Gaza [ 13 ], Jordan [ 23 ], Nigeria [ 20 ], Poland [ 21 ], Sweden [ 18 ], Thailand [ 22 ], Italy [ 12 ], Brazil [ 19 ], and Turkey [ 24 , 25 ]. Overall, the majority of these studies have appraised the role of a variety of maternal and neonatal factors related to HL.…”

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Risk Factors Associated With Hearing Impairment in Infants and Children: A Systematic Review

Alhazmi¹

2023

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The purpose of the present systematic review was to synthesize evidence on associated risk factors of hearing loss (HL) in children. Evidence-based research articles on HL published between January 2013 and December 2022 using PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus databases were searched. The study included children between zero and three years of age who have permanent bilateral/unilateral HL (BHL/UHL) by employing case-control studies, randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized studies, prospective or retrospective cohort studies, and studies with or without comparison groups. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist for longitudinal and cross-sectional studies were used to rate the quality of the chosen studies. The studies that would be considered were reviewed by two independent authors, and a third author was contacted if there was a dispute. A preliminary literature search uncovered 505 articles from the electronic search and 41 studies by hand searching. Duplicate records were eliminated, leaving 432 records. The abstract and title were read, and 340 studies were eliminated. There were 92 articles in total that qualified for full-text screening. Among these, 75 articles were disregarded since they lacked information or failed to assess the risk factors for HL. The qualitative synthesis, therefore, included 17 articles. Most often, cross-sectional study designs were used in the studies that were reviewed, which were then followed by longitudinal studies. Three of the studies that were reviewed used a prospective cohort design. The quality of all the included studies was rated to be good. The current review revealed that the primary statistically significant risk factors for HL included ventilator support; craniofacial anomalies; low birth weight (LBW); forceps delivery; loop diuretics; meningitis; asphyxia; intensive care; consanguinity; sepsis; Apgar scores between 0 and 4 at one minute; toxoplasmosis, other agents, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes (TORCH) infections; and hyperbilirubinemia.

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The prevalence of hearing loss in infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care units

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Auditory assessment of neonates at high risk of hearing impairment admitted to the intensive care unit

Auditory assessment of neonates at high risk of hearing impairment admitted to the intensive care unit

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hearing Loss in Neonates Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Hospital Study

Risk Factors Associated With Hearing Impairment in Infants and Children: A Systematic Review

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