Psychological burden of hearing-impaired children and their parents through the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Childhood hearing impairment has potential repercussions on the mental well-being of both children and their parents. As a vulnerable population in accessing health care services, they may face specific challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the association between childhood hearing impairment and the mental health of children and their parents, and to assess health care utilization of hearing-impaired children and its impact on mental outcomes for both during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Using the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) database, we analyzed data for 15,989 children aged 5-17 and their corresponding parents. The correlations between childhood hearing impairment and mental outcomes were

SUBMITTER: Li D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11442390 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature