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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Disabling hearing loss prevalence in Juiz de Fora, Brazil

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Author(s):
Letícia Raquel Baraky [1] ; Ricardo Ferreira Bento [2] ; Nádia Rezende Barbosa Raposo [3] ; Sandra Helena Cerrato Tibiriçá [4] ; Luiz Cláudio Ribeiro [5] ; Marcelo M. V. B. Barone [6] ; Natália Baraky Vasconcelos [7]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Faculdade de Medicina
[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina. Disciplina de Otorrinolaringologia Departamento de Oftalmologia e Otorrinolaringologia - Brasil
[3] UFJF. Faculdade de Farmácia
[4] Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Departamento de Clínica Médica. Faculdade de Medicina - Brasil
[5] Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Departamento de Estatística - Brasil
[6] Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora - Brasil
[7] Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde de Juiz de Fora
Total Affiliations: 7
Document type: Journal article
Source: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology; v. 78, n. 4, p. 52-58, 2012-08-00.
Abstract

Data on the prevalence of disabling hearing loss (DHL) in Brazil is scarce, which impacts healthcare professionals' knowledge on the extent of the problem. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed at estimating DHL prevalence in the municipality of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, to identify individual-related variables and find risk areas. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a descriptive sectional population study held from January to October of 2009. We randomly selected 349 households with 1,050 individuals who with ages ranging between 4 days and 95 years. The data collection instruments were: WHO structured questionnaire, ENT examination and laboratory tests. Chi-square and Poison regression models were used for analyses. RESULTS: DHL prevalence was estimated at 5.2% (95% CI = 3.1 to 7.3) which was classified as moderate in 3.9% (95% CI = 0.001 to 0.134), severe in 0.9% (95% CI = 0.001 to 0.107) and profound in 0.4% (95% CI = 0.001 to 0.095). We found correlation between DHL and tinnitus; age over 60 years and low educational level. CONCLUSIONS: Our data obtained pointed to the need to create hearing health programs targeted to specific risk groups, promoting quality of life for hearing impaired patients. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/02866-7 - Prevalence of deafness - Brazil
Grantee:Ricardo Ferreira Bento
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants