Prevalence of hearing impairment and associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic review

Abstract Introduction: Hearing impairment is one of the communication disorders of the 21st century, constituting a public health issue as it affects communication, academic success, and life quality of students. Most cases of hearing loss before 15 years of age are avoidable, and early detection can help prevent academic delays and minimize other consequences. Objective: This study researched scientific literature for the prevalence of hearing impairment in school-aged children and adolescents, with its associated factors. This was accomplished by asking the defining question: "What is the prevalence of hearing impairment and its associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents?" Methods: Research included the databases PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus and SciELO, and was carried out by two researchers, independently. The selected papers were analyzed on the basis of the checklist provided by the report Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology. Results: From the 463 papers analyzed, 26 fulfilled the criteria and were included in the review presented herein. The detection methods, as well as prevalence and associated factors, varied across studies. The prevalence reported by the studies varied between 0.88% and 46.70%. Otologic and non-otologic factors were associated with hearing impairment, such as middle ear and air passage infections, neo- and post-natal icterus, accumulation of cerumen, family history, suspicion of parents, use of earphones, age and income. Conclusion: There is heterogeneity regarding methodology, normality criteria, and prevalence and risk factors of studies about hearing loss in adolescents and school-aged children. Nevertheless, the relevance of the subject and the necessity of early interventions are unanimous across studies.

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Main Authors: Nunes,Aryelly Dayane da Silva, Silva,Carla Rodrigues de Lima, Balen,Sheila Andreoli, Souza,Dyego Leandro Bezerra de, Barbosa,Isabelle Ribeiro
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Published: Associação Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cérvico-Facial. 2019
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spelling oai:scielo:S1808-869420190002002442019-04-24Prevalence of hearing impairment and associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic reviewNunes,Aryelly Dayane da SilvaSilva,Carla Rodrigues de LimaBalen,Sheila AndreoliSouza,Dyego Leandro Bezerra deBarbosa,Isabelle Ribeiro Hearing loss Child Adolescent Prevalence Epidemiologic factors Abstract Introduction: Hearing impairment is one of the communication disorders of the 21st century, constituting a public health issue as it affects communication, academic success, and life quality of students. Most cases of hearing loss before 15 years of age are avoidable, and early detection can help prevent academic delays and minimize other consequences. Objective: This study researched scientific literature for the prevalence of hearing impairment in school-aged children and adolescents, with its associated factors. This was accomplished by asking the defining question: "What is the prevalence of hearing impairment and its associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents?" Methods: Research included the databases PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus and SciELO, and was carried out by two researchers, independently. The selected papers were analyzed on the basis of the checklist provided by the report Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology. Results: From the 463 papers analyzed, 26 fulfilled the criteria and were included in the review presented herein. The detection methods, as well as prevalence and associated factors, varied across studies. The prevalence reported by the studies varied between 0.88% and 46.70%. Otologic and non-otologic factors were associated with hearing impairment, such as middle ear and air passage infections, neo- and post-natal icterus, accumulation of cerumen, family history, suspicion of parents, use of earphones, age and income. Conclusion: There is heterogeneity regarding methodology, normality criteria, and prevalence and risk factors of studies about hearing loss in adolescents and school-aged children. Nevertheless, the relevance of the subject and the necessity of early interventions are unanimous across studies.info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAssociação Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cérvico-Facial.Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology v.85 n.2 20192019-04-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articletext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-86942019000200244en10.1016/j.bjorl.2018.10.009
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Silva,Carla Rodrigues de Lima
Balen,Sheila Andreoli
Souza,Dyego Leandro Bezerra de
Barbosa,Isabelle Ribeiro
Prevalence of hearing impairment and associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic review
author_facet Nunes,Aryelly Dayane da Silva
Silva,Carla Rodrigues de Lima
Balen,Sheila Andreoli
Souza,Dyego Leandro Bezerra de
Barbosa,Isabelle Ribeiro
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title Prevalence of hearing impairment and associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic review
title_short Prevalence of hearing impairment and associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic review
title_full Prevalence of hearing impairment and associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic review
title_fullStr Prevalence of hearing impairment and associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence of hearing impairment and associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic review
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description Abstract Introduction: Hearing impairment is one of the communication disorders of the 21st century, constituting a public health issue as it affects communication, academic success, and life quality of students. Most cases of hearing loss before 15 years of age are avoidable, and early detection can help prevent academic delays and minimize other consequences. Objective: This study researched scientific literature for the prevalence of hearing impairment in school-aged children and adolescents, with its associated factors. This was accomplished by asking the defining question: "What is the prevalence of hearing impairment and its associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents?" Methods: Research included the databases PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus and SciELO, and was carried out by two researchers, independently. The selected papers were analyzed on the basis of the checklist provided by the report Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology. Results: From the 463 papers analyzed, 26 fulfilled the criteria and were included in the review presented herein. The detection methods, as well as prevalence and associated factors, varied across studies. The prevalence reported by the studies varied between 0.88% and 46.70%. Otologic and non-otologic factors were associated with hearing impairment, such as middle ear and air passage infections, neo- and post-natal icterus, accumulation of cerumen, family history, suspicion of parents, use of earphones, age and income. Conclusion: There is heterogeneity regarding methodology, normality criteria, and prevalence and risk factors of studies about hearing loss in adolescents and school-aged children. Nevertheless, the relevance of the subject and the necessity of early interventions are unanimous across studies.
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