الفهرس 
Prevalence of childhood hearing loss
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Abstract
Mothers’ Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Early Detection of
Hearing Loss Among Their Infants
Background: - Hearing loss can cause significant adverse effects on the
acquisition of speech and language, academic achievement as well as social and
emotional development. The aim of the study: - was to assess mother’s knowledge
and attitudes regarding early detection of hearing loss among their infants. Study
design: - A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used in this study. Study
settings: - This study was carried out in the clinics of two medical centers in Sigar and
Boutros at Tanta city, Egypt. Study Subjects: - A convenient sample of 400 mothers
accompanying their infants were interviewed individually. Tool of data collection: -
Two tools were used: Tool (1): Structured interview schedule that was developed by
the researcher including three parts; part (1): Socio-demographic characteristics of
mothers and infants, part (2): Medical history of the mothers and part (3): Assessment
of mothers’ knowledge about hearing loss. Tool (2): Mother’s attitudes towards infant
screening and early intervention of hearing loss which included four main items.