Study identifies key risk factors for hearing loss in newborns
The Peninsula
DOHA: A new study published in the Qatar Medical Journal has identified key neonatal and congenital risk factors associated with hearing loss in newbo...
DOHA: A new study published in the Qatar Medical Journal has identified key neonatal and congenital risk factors associated with hearing loss in newborns, offering important insights for improving early detection and intervention efforts in Qatar.
The retrospective cross-sectional study reviewed the medical records of 4,126 newborns delivered at a tertiary care hospital within four years in Qatar.
Researchers examined maternal and neonatal characteristics alongside results from the national newborn hearing screening programme to determine factors linked to failed screening outcomes.
The study found that 6 percent of newborns failed their initial hearing screening, while around 81 percent completed the screening process.
The completion rate was noted to be lower than internationally recommended benchmarks, pointing to challenges in follow-up and programme coverage that may affect early diagnosis.
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