Universal newborn hearing screening program in Saudi Arabia: Current insight

IF 1.4 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
Noura Alothman , Reem Elbeltagy , Reem Mulla
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Abstract

Newborn hearing screening (NHS) programs are essential to identify hearing loss early in life and to improve outcomes in children. In Saudi Arabia, the national NHS program has been operational since 2016; however, few studies have evaluated its status, and none have covered all provinces across the country. This cross-sectional retrospective study provides an overview of the program's status across all provinces, focusing on screening coverage rates, referral/fail rates, and follow-up procedures. In 2021, 199,034 newborns were screened, with a coverage rate of 92.6% and an overall referral/fail rate of 1.87%. These performance measures provide a foundation for future progress and improvements. This study highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to enhance the program's effectiveness and sustainability.

沙特阿拉伯的新生儿听力普查计划:当前见解
新生儿听力筛查(NHS)计划对于在生命早期发现听力损失并改善儿童的预后至关重要。在沙特阿拉伯,国家听力筛查(NHS)项目自 2016 年起开始运行;然而,很少有研究对其现状进行评估,也没有研究覆盖全国所有省份。这项横断面回顾性研究概述了该计划在所有省份的实施情况,重点关注筛查覆盖率、转诊/失败率和随访程序。2021 年,共有 199034 名新生儿接受了筛查,覆盖率为 92.6%,总体转诊/失败率为 1.87%。这些绩效指标为未来的进步和改进奠定了基础。这项研究强调了持续努力提高计划有效性和可持续性的重要性。
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Journal of Otology
Journal of Otology Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology
CiteScore
2.70
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461
审稿时长
18 days
期刊介绍: Journal of Otology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research findings from disciplines related to both clinical and basic science aspects of auditory and vestibular system and diseases of the ear. This journal welcomes submissions describing original experimental research that may improve our understanding of the mechanisms underlying problems of basic or clinical significance and treatment of patients with disorders of the auditory and vestibular systems. In addition to original papers the journal also offers invited review articles on current topics written by leading experts in the field. The journal is of primary importance for all scientists and practitioners interested in audiology, otology and neurotology, auditory neurosciences and related disciplines. Journal of Otology welcomes contributions from scholars in all countries and regions across the world.
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