Characteristics of hearing impairment in Yemeni children with chronic suppurative otitis media: A case–control study

Abstract Background Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a serious disorder particularly in low resource settings. It can lead to disabling hearing impairment and sometimes life-threatening infective complications. Objective The aim of the present study was to describe the characteristics of h...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2010-03, Vol.74 (3), p.283-286
Main Authors: Elemraid, Mohamed A, Brabin, Bernard J, Fraser, William D, Harper, Gregory, Faragher, Brian, Atef, Zayed, Al-Aghbari, Nasher, Mackenzie, Ian J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Audiometry, Pure-Tone
Case-Control Studies
Child
Child, Preschool
Children
Chronic Disease
Chronic suppurative otitis media
Cost of Illness
Disability Evaluation
Ear disease
Female
Hearing Disorders - diagnosis
Hearing Disorders - epidemiology
Hearing Disorders - physiopathology
Hearing impairment
Humans
Infant
Male
Otitis Media, Suppurative - diagnosis
Otitis Media, Suppurative - epidemiology
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Prevalence
Severity of Illness Index
Socioeconomic Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Yemen - epidemiology
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Summary:Abstract Background Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a serious disorder particularly in low resource settings. It can lead to disabling hearing impairment and sometimes life-threatening infective complications. Objective The aim of the present study was to describe the characteristics of hearing impairment associated with CSOM in Yemeni children. Methods A case–control study of 75 children with CSOM and 74 healthy controls. Hearing was assessed by behavioural testing and audiometry. Results Cases had lower academic performance than controls (OR 15.31, 95% CI 1.99–322.14, p < 0.001). Disabling hearing impairment >30 dB was present in 51.5% (right ear) and 66.7% (left ear) of children with CSOM. Conclusion Disabling hearing impairment was identified as a major health problem in these Yemeni children with CSOM. There is a need for investment to reduce the burden of CSOM and its complications in these communities. Greater attention to the chronic disabling effects of CSOM in children is required in poor communities and low resource settings.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2009.12.004