Study of Prevalence of Hearing Loss in School Going Children Between Ages 8 to 14 Years of Jodhpur (Rajasthan)

Introduction: Normal hearing is very important for overalldevelopment of child. If a child is suffering from hearing loss,it affects his ability to acquire knowledge and skills. So thisstudy was done to estimate true prevalence in primary schoolsof Jodhpur region between ages 8 to 14 years.Material and Methods: Total 1200 students were includedin study from various schools of Jodhpur between ages 8 to14 years. Detailed otological examination done and hearingassessment done in silent room with 512 HZ turning fork test.All data with history obtained and analysed.Results: Total 146 students from 1200 students had hearingloss with most common type of hearing loss is conductive.Conclusion: Hearing loss specially in age group 8 to 14 yearsof school going children is preventable by simple measureslike paying attention to children regarding hearing by theirparents, teachers, Para-medical staff and conducting regularscreening programs.

Role Of Bera In Evaluation Of Hearing Loss In Pediatric Age Population

Introduction:Hearing impairment in pediatric population specially in early age could affect their learning abilities, skills and communication. Early diagnosis is utmost important in these cases to prevent this disability permanently. Aims:In this study, we evaluate the role of BERA in early diagnosis of hearing impairment specially in high risk pediatric population.Materials and methods:A total 65 high risk cases below 12 years of age are included in the study and BERA was obtained and data obtained and analysed.Results:In our study, 40.9 % cases showed hearing impairment on BERA investigation. Severe to modied hearing loss was found in 2 4 cases (88.9 %).Conclusion:In our study, BERA is very simple, useful, reliable, screening tool specially in high risk and un-cooperative pediatric population for early diagnose and management of hearing loss.