Caregiver Navigation Through Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs in South Africa

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q3 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Infants & Young Children Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI:10.1097/IYC.0000000000000197

A. Kanji, Wasifah Noorbhai

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Abstract

This research study aimed to explore the experiences of caregivers of children through the early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) process in the public health care sector in South Africa. A qualitative research design was employed. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 8 caregivers from 3 different levels of service delivery in the public health care sector who had children aged 5 months and 3 years. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis, which resulted in 6 interrelated themes. Most participants reported a positive experience in terms of service provision with professionals. Accessibility to services and long waiting periods, however, remain challenges within the EHDI process. Continuity of care and care coordination was found to need attention in South Africa, particularly for high-risk infants who require ongoing follow-up.

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南非通过早期听力检测和干预项目的护理人员导航

本研究旨在探讨南非公共卫生部门儿童照护者在早期听力检测与干预(EHDI)过程中的经验。本研究采用质性研究设计。对来自公共卫生保健部门3个不同服务水平的8名照顾者进行了半结构化访谈，这些照顾者的孩子分别为5个月和3岁。采用归纳主题分析法对数据进行分析，得到6个相互关联的主题。大多数与会者反映，就专业人士提供的服务而言，他们的经验是正面的。然而，服务的可及性和漫长的等待期仍然是EHDI流程中的挑战。发现南非需要注意护理的连续性和护理协调，特别是需要持续随访的高危婴儿。

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Infants & Young Children Multiple-

CiteScore

1.90

自引率

9.10%

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期刊介绍： Infants & Young Children is an interdisciplinary journal focusing on vulnerable children from birth to five years of age and their families. Of special interest are articles involving innovative interventions, summaries of important research developments and their implications for practice, updates for high priority topic areas, balanced presentations of controversial issues, and articles that address issues involving policy, professional training, new conceptual models, and related matters. Although data are often presented primarily to illustrate points, some types of data-based articles may be appropriate.