Knowledge and attitudes of primary care physicians regarding childhood hearing loss in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood hearing loss is a significant health concern. Early identification and intervention are essential to maximize hearing potential and developmental outcomes, with primary care physicians (PCPs) playing a pivotal role in this process.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess PCPs' knowledge and attitudes toward childhood hearing loss, investigate the association between knowledge and attitudes, and examine the influence of demographic factors on PCPs' knowledge and attitudes towards childhood hearing loss.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted from 30 November 2017 to 30 July 2018 at three public health clinics in Malaysia, specifically in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Terengganu. A self-administered questionnaire asses

SUBMITTER: Mazlan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10734985 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature