Delayed-onset hearing loss in first-grade students who previously passed the newborn hearing screening.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Newborn hearing screening is essential for the early detection of hearing loss, enabling timely intervention that supports communication and academic success. However, some children may develop delayed-onset hearing loss, which can go undetected without ongoing monitoring. Even mild hearing loss can affect educational development, highlighting the importance of preschool hearing screening. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of delayed-onset hearing loss in first-grade students who had previously passed newborn hearing screening, emphasizing the need for early identification.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 130 first-grade students. The screening protocol included otoscopic examination, Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), tympanometry,

SUBMITTER: Elbeltagy R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12408585 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature