International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology · 2023
Knowledge and attitudes of female caregivers in Samoa to childhood hearing loss and hearing services.
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Kaspar Annette, Figao Ferila, Driscoll Carlie, Pifeleti Sione
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OBJECTIVES: To assess the knowledge and attitudes of 150 female caregivers in Samoa to childhood hearing loss and hearing services, and to compare findings between urban (n = 100) and rural-dwelling (n = 50) caregivers.
METHODS: A semi-structured interview using a 26-item questionnaire was administered to participants in the Samoan language. Participants were required to respond "yes", "no", or "unsure".
RESULTS: Highest awareness of aetiology of childhood hearing loss was found for otitis media (88.7%), followed by noise exposure (64.7%) and family history (38%). Highest awareness of public health measures that may prevent/reduce otitis media was found for routine childhood immunizations (74.7%) and breast-feeding for first 6 months of life (69.3%). Overall, 40% of Samoan caregivers agreed that curses may cause childhood hearing loss. There was overwhelming support for community-based hearing services for newborns/infants (98%) and school students (97.3%).
CONCLUSIONS: There is positive support for community-based hearing health services for children among female caregivers of Samoa. There was high awareness of otitis media as a major cause of childhood hearing loss, as well as good knowledge of public health measures that reduce/minimise the risk of otitis media.
METHODS: A semi-structured interview using a 26-item questionnaire was administered to participants in the Samoan language. Participants were required to respond "yes", "no", or "unsure".
RESULTS: Highest awareness of aetiology of childhood hearing loss was found for otitis media (88.7%), followed by noise exposure (64.7%) and family history (38%). Highest awareness of public health measures that may prevent/reduce otitis media was found for routine childhood immunizations (74.7%) and breast-feeding for first 6 months of life (69.3%). Overall, 40% of Samoan caregivers agreed that curses may cause childhood hearing loss. There was overwhelming support for community-based hearing services for newborns/infants (98%) and school students (97.3%).
CONCLUSIONS: There is positive support for community-based hearing health services for children among female caregivers of Samoa. There was high awareness of otitis media as a major cause of childhood hearing loss, as well as good knowledge of public health measures that reduce/minimise the risk of otitis media.