Risk Factors for Hearing Loss Are Comparable in Preterm Versus Term Children: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Hearing loss occurs more frequently in preterm children. However, the influence of prematurity itself is unclear. We examined whether risk factors for hearing loss differ between preterm and term infants.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search of three databases in March 2023 for studies comparing risk factors for hearing loss in preterm and term children. Studies on postnatal trauma, chemotherapy or infections after the age of 5 years were excluded. Risk of bias was assessed. Data were extracted and analyzed using logistic regression to yield odds ratios (95% confidence interval).

Results

Of 10 300 studies screened, 16 met the inclusion criteria, including 9059 preterm and 10 048 term children. Only one study compared risk factors between preterm and term infan

SUBMITTER: Roehrs P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12520271 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature