Hearing thresholds elevation and potential association with emotional problems among 1,914 children in Beijing, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

School-aged children may experience hearing loss and emotional problems. Previous studies have shown a bidirectional relationship between hearing loss and emotional problems in the elderly population, and we aimed to analyze the association between hearing thresholds and emotional problems in school-aged children.

Methods

Based on the Beijing Child Growth and Health Cohort (PROC) study, the hearing screenings were conducted in November 2019 using pure tone audiometry. A total of 1,877 parents completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to assess children's emotional and behavioral status. We used generalized linear regression analysis to assess the potential association of emotional problems with hearing thresholds, based on multiple imputed datas

SUBMITTER: Xiao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9386347 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature