The prevalence and patterns of hearing loss in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hearing loss is known to be a serious issue that impedes human communication. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 20 in 100,000 newborns demonstrate congenital hearing impairments, leading to severely impacted language, academic, and social abilities of these children.

Objective

The reduced quality of life and work productivity among hearing-impaired individuals eventually affects societal outcomes and development. Since limited studies address the nature of hearing-impaired individuals in Jordan, this research aimed to define the prevalence and nature of hearing loss in Jordan, highlighting important facts about hearing loss epidemiology across Jordanians.

Methods

The current research focused on assessing hearing function for 1

SUBMITTER: Alqudah S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11326548 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature