ArticleSaudi medical journal2024
Newborn hearing screening in Eastern Saudi Arabia: A tertiary hospital experience.
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- Situational analysis of health systems for ear and hearing care in the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region: A systematic review and evidence synthesis to inform national policies and strategies.SSM - health systems · 2026Article
- Challenges and Strategies of Newborn Hearing Screening Programs Worldwide: A Scoping Review.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2026Review
- Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Childhood Hearing Loss Among Parents in Western Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo analyze the performance of a leading institution in implementing newborn hearing screening and address two key areas: the knowledge gap in screening practice and the prevalence of permanent sensorineural hearing loss in Saudi Arabia.
methodsWe analyzed the prevalence of hearing impairment in all live births at King Fahad Hospital of the University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, from September 2018 to June 2022. Automated auditory brainstem response was used for both initial screening and rescreening. Newborns who failed the rescreening underwent a diagnostic evaluation. We assessed the coverage of initial screening, the rate of lost follow-up, referrals for rescreening and diagnostic evaluation, and the prevalence of hearing impairment.
resultsA total of 5,986 newborns were born. Of these, 96.5% were screened. The passing rate for the initial screening and rescreening was 71.8%. However, 27.5% of newborns were lost to follow-up. Only 0.7% required referral for a diagnostic evaluation. The overall prevalence of hearing impairment was 2.6 per 1,000 newborns.
conclusionEarly identification of hearing loss through newborn screening improves the lives of affected individuals. Our program currently meets the World Health Organization's 1-3-6 benchmark goals. However, the underestimation of permanent hearing loss due to the 30% lost-to-follow-up rate is a limitation. Emphasizing the importance of the screening program is crucial to raising awareness and improving the accuracy of prevalence rates.
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