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This page is aimed at featuring relevant publications on childhood hearing loss in developing countries since 1997. We welcome information from time to time on other publications not currently listed for possible inclusion. Please e-mail us at soundstart@aol.com

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2006

  1. Attias J, Al-Masri M, AbuKadir L, Cohen G, Merlov P, Pratt H, Othman-Jebara R, Aber P, Raad F, Noyek A. The prevalence of congenital and early-onset hearing loss in Jordanian and Israeli infants. International Journal of Audiology 2006; 45:528-36.
  2. Grandori F, Hayes D. (Eds). Proceedings of NHS2006 Conference: Beyond newborn hearing screening: infant and childhood hearing in science and clinical practice: 31 May – 3 June 2006; Lake Como, Italy; 2006.
  3. Kemper AR, Uren RL, Moseley KL, Clark SJ. Primary care physicians’ attitudes regarding follow-up care for children with positive newborn screening results. Pediatrics, 2006;118:1836-41.
  4. Kennedy CR, McCann DC, Campbell MJ, Law CM, Mullee M, Petrou S, Watkin P, Worsfold S, Yuen HM, Stevenson, J: Language ability after early detection of permanent childhood hearing impairment. New England Journal of Medicine 2006; 354:2131-41.
  5. Khandekar R, Khabori M, Mohammed AJ, Gupta R. Neonatal screening for hearing impairment - the Oman experience. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2006;70:663-70.
  6. Korres S.G, Balatsouras D.G, Nikolopoulos T, Korres G.S, Ferekidis E. Making universal newborn hearing screning a success. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2006; 70:241-6.
  7. Lam BCC. Newborn hearing screening in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Medical Journal 2006; 12:212-8
  8. Mathur NN, Dhawan R. An alternative strategy for universal infants hearing screening in tertiary hospitals with a high delivery rate, within a developing country, using transient evoked oto-acoustic emissions and brainstem evoked response audiometry. Journal of Laryngology and Otology 2006; Nov 20:1-5.
  9. Moeller MP, White KR, Shisler L. Primary care physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to newborn hearing screening. Pediatrics 2006; 118:1357- 70.
  10. Morton CC, Nance WE. Newborn hearing screening – a silent revolution. New England Journal of Medicine 2006; 354:2151-64.
  11. Mukari SZ, Tan KY, Abdullah A. A pilot project on hospital-based universal newborn hearing screening: lessons learned. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2006;70:843-51.
  12. Newton VE, Vallely PJ. (Eds). Infection and Hearing Impairment. London: Whurr Publishers Ltd; 2006.
  13. Olusanya B, Mcpherson B, Swanepoel D, Shrivastav R, Chapchap M. Globalisation of infant hearing screening: the next challenge before JCIH? Journal of American Academy of Audiology 2006;17:294-6
  14. Olusanya B, Somefun A, Eletu O, Odusote O, Olude O. Early detection of infant hearing loss: current experiences of health professionals in a developing country. Acta Paediatrica 2006;95:1300-2.
  15. Olusanya B, Somefun A, Eletu O, Olude O, Odusote O. Health professionals’ readiness for infant hearing screening in Lagos, Nigeria. East African Medical Journal 2006;83:113-5.
  16. Olusanya BO, Luxon LM, Wirz SL. Ethical issues in newborn hearing screening for developing countries. Journal of Medical Ethics 2006;32:587-90.
  17. Olusanya BO, Luxon LM, Wirz SL. Maternal views on infant hearing loss in a developing country. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2006;70:619-23.
  18. Olusanya BO, Newton VE. Global burden of childhood hearing impairment and disease control priorities for developing countries. Lancet (in press).
  19. Olusanya BO, Okolo AA. Adverse perinatal conditions in hearing-impaired children in a developing country. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology. 2006, 20:366-371.
  20. Olusanya BO, Okolo AA. Revisiting the ten questions questionnaire for developing countries. International Journal of Epidemiology 2006;35:1103.
  21. Olusanya BO, Okolo AA. Early hearing detection at immunization clinics in developing countries. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2006; 70:1495-8.
  22. Olusanya BO, Roberts AA. Physician education on infant hearing loss in a developing country. Pediatric Rehabilitation 2006;9:373-7.
  23. Olusanya BO, Ruben RJ, Parving A. Reducing the burden of communication disorders in the developing world: an opportunity for the millennium development project. JAMA 2006; 296:441-4.
  24. Olusanya BO, Swanepoel DW, Chapchap MJ, Castillo S, Habib H, Mukari S, Martinez NV, Lin HC, McPherson B. Progress towards early detection services for infant hearing loss in developing countries. BMC Health Services Research (in press).
  25. Olusanya BO. Addressing the global neglect of childhood hearing impairment in developing countries. PLoS Medicine (in press).
  26. Olusanya BO. Disabilities, physicians and the millennium development goals. Disability and Rehabilitation 2006; 28:244.
  27. Olusanya BO. Early hearing detection and intervention in developing countries: current status and prospects. [Monograph]. Volta Review 2006 (in press).
  28. Olusanya BO. The burden of neonatal jaundice and sepsis in developing countries. Tropical Medicine and International Health, 2006;11:381.
  29. Olusanya BO. The Global Burden of Disease and “The Right Stuff” PLoS Medicine 11 December 2006 [eLetter to: The PLoS Medicine Editors Are We Publishing “The Right Stuff”? PLoS Medicine Vol. 3 (11), e512 doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.0030512
  30. Somefun AO, Lesi FEA, Danfulani MA, Olusanya BO. Communication disorders in Nigerian children. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2006;70:697-702.
  31. Swanepoel DW, Hugo R, Louw B. Infant hearing screening at immunization clinics in South Africa. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2006; 70:1241-9.
  32. Swanepoel DW. Audiology in South Africa. International Journal of Audiology 2006;45:262- 6.
  33. Tang J, Li W, Chai L, Cai Y. Follow-up after newborn and infant hearing screening. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 2006; 135:810-813.
  34. The Government of Brazil. Ministry of Health. Brazilian Policy for Hearing Health Care. Brazil. 2006.
  35. World Health Organization. Primary Care and Training Resource. Advanced Level. Geneva; 2006.
  36. Yee-Arellano HM, Leal-Garza F, Pauli-Muller K. Universal newborn hearing screening in Mexico: Results of the first 2 years. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2006; 70:1863-70
    • 2005
  38. Andrade V, Ross E. Beliefs and practices of Black South African traditional healers regarding hearing impairment. International Journal of Audiology 2005; 44:489-99.
  39. Bamford J, Uus K, Davis A. Screening for hearing loss in childhood: issues, evidence and current approaches in the UK. Journal of Medical Screening. 2005; 12:119-24
  40. Bener A, ElHakeem AAM, Abdulhadi K. Is there any association between consanguinity and hearing loss? International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2005; 69:327-33.
  41. Flett, PJ, Stoffell BF. Ethical issues in pediatric rehabilitation. Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health 2003;39:219-23.
  42. Habib HS, Abdelgaffar H. Neonatal hearing screening with transient evoked otoacoustic emissions in Western Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2005; 69:839-42.
  43. Johnson J.L, White K.R, Widen J.E, Gravel J.S, James M, Kennnalley T, et al. A multicenter evaluation of how many infants with permanent hearing loss pass a two-stage otoacoustic emissions/automated auditory brainstem response newborn hearing screening protocol. Pediatrics 2005; 116: 663-72.
  44. Low WK, Pang KY, Ho LY. Universal newborn hearing screening in Singapore: the need, implementation, and challenges. Annals of Academic Medicine Singapore 2005;34:301-6.
  45. Lynas W. Controversies in the education of deaf children. Current Pediatrics, 2005;15:200-6.
  46. Olusanya BO, Luxon LM, Wirz SL. Childhood deafness poses problems in developing countries. British Medical Journal 2005;330:480-1.
  47. Olusanya BO, Luxon LM, Wirz SL. Detection of permanent childhood hearing loss in a developing country. British Medical Journal 3 February 2005 [http://bmj.com/cgi/eletters/315/7119/1327/j].
  48. Olusanya BO, Luxon LM, Wirz SL. Is negative parental attitude towards infant hearing screening justifiable?  Archives of Disease in Childhood 2005;90: 546-9.
  49. Olusanya BO, Luxon LM, Wirz SL. Screening for childhood hearing loss in Nigeria. Journal of Medical Screening 2005;12:115-8.
  50. Olusanya BO. Can the world’s infants with hearing loss wait? International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2005; 69:735-8.
  51. Olusanya BO. State of the world’s children: life beyond survival Archives of Disease in Childhood 2005;90:317-8.
  52. Smith RJ, Bale JF, White KR. Sensorineural hearing loss in children. Lancet 2005;365:879-90.
  53. World Health Organisation. Preventing chronic diseases: a vital investment: WHO global report. Geneva. 2005.
    • 2004
  55. Ali L, Khan MA, Baloch GR, Aziz MT. Hearing screening in high risk neonates. Pakistan Pediatric Journal 2004;28:1-6.
  56. Ansari MS. Screening programme for hearing impairment in newborns: a challenge during rehabilitation for all. Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal 2004;15:83-9.
  57. Byford, J., Veenstra, N. The importance of cultural factors in the planning of rehabilitation services in a remote area of Papua New Guinea.  Disability and Rehabilitation, 2004;26:166-75.
  58. Cho Lieu JE. Speech-Language and educational consequences on unilateral hearing loss in children. Archives of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 2004;130:524-30.
  59. Hall 3rd JW, Smith SD. Popelka GR. Newborn hearing screening with combined otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem responses. Journal of American Academy of Audiology 2004;15: 414- 25.
  60. Lin CY, Huang CY, Lin CY, Lin YH, WU JL. Community-based newborn hearing screening program in Taiwan. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2004;68:185-9.
  61. McPherson B, Brouillette R. A fair hearing for all: providing appropriate amplification in developing countries. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2004;25: 219-23.
  62. Meadow-Orlans KP, Spencer PE, Koester LS. (Eds). The world of deaf infants: a longitudinal study. Oxford University Press. New York. 2004.
  63. Newton VE. Early detection of hearing impairment. Community Ear and Hearing Health 2004;1:4-6.
  64. Ng PK, Hui Y, Lam BCC, Goh WHS, Yeung CY. Feasibility of implementing a universal neonatal hearing screening programme using distortion product otoacoustic emission detection at a university hospital in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Medical Journal 2004;10:6-13.
  65. Olusanya BO, Luxon LM, Wirz SL. Benefits and challenges of newborn hearing screening for developing countries. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2004; 68: 287–305.
  66. Olusanya BO, Luxon LM, Wirz SL. Infant hearing screening: route to informed choice. Archives of Disease in Childhood 2004; 89:1039-40.
  67. Olusanya BO. When is early hearing intervention late?  Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal Neonatal Edition. 15 September 2004. [eLetter Re: Kennedy C and McCann D. Universal neonatal hearing screening moving from evidence to practice. Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal Neonatal Edition. 2004;89:F378-83].
  68. Parving A, Christensen B. Clinical trial of a low-cost, solar-powered hearing aid. Acta Otolaryngology 2004;124:416-20.
  69. White KR. Early hearing detection and intervention programs: opportunities for genetic services. American Journal of Medical Genetics 2004;130A:29-36.
    • 2003
  71. Biswas A. Identifying and managing the deaf child – are we doing enough? Indian Journal of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 2003; 55:69-70.
  72. Gabbard, SA, Schryer J. Early amplification options. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews 2003;9:236-42.
  73. Glover DM. The deaf child-challenges in management: a parent’s perspective. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2003;67S1:S197-S200.
  74. Gravel JS, O’Gara J. Communication options for children with hearing loss. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews 2003;9:243-51.
  75. Harrison M, Roush J, Wallace J. Trends in age of identification and intervention in infants with hearing loss. Ear and Hearing 2003;24: 89 – 95.
  76. Screening methods: current status. Mental Retardation Developmental Disability Research Review 2003;9:65-72.
  77. Hedderly T, Baird G, McConachie H. Parental reaction to disability. Current Pediatrics, 2003;13:30-5.
  78. Kiyanga NB, Moores DF.  Deafness in Sub-Saharan Africa. American Annals of the Deaf 2003;148:18-24.
  79. Kurtzer-White E, Luterman D. Families and children with hearing loss: grief and coping. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews 2003;9: 232-5.
  80. Maisoun, A.M., Zakzouk, S.M. Hearing screening of neonates at risk. Saudi Medical Journal 2003;24:55-7.
  81. Quintos MR, Isleta PF, Chiong CC, Abes GT. Newborn hearing screening using the evoked otoacoustic emission: The Philippine General Hospital experience. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2003;34 Supplement 3:231-3.
  82. Smith A. Preventing deafness – an achievable challenge. The WHO perspective. International Congress Series 2003;1240:183-91.
  83. United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF). Knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents regarding the needs and abilities of their disabled children, Islamic Republic of Iran; 2003.  http://www.unicef.org/about/execboard/files/0-PL28.pdf
  84. White KR. The current status of EHDI programmes in the United States. Mental Retardation Developmental Disability Research Review 2003; 9:79-88.
  85. Zakzouk SM. Universal newborn hearing screening. Saudi Medical Journal 2003;24:245-7.
    • 2002
  87. Kapil U. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme: a program for holistic development of children in India. Indian Journal of Pediatrics 2002; 69:597-601.
  88. Lin HC, Shu MT, Chang KC, Bruna SM. A universal newborn hearing screening programme in Taiwan. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2002; 63:209-18.
  89. Northern JL, Downs MP. Hearing in children. 5th ed. New York: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2002.
  90. Prendergast SG, Lartz MN, Fiedler BC. Ages of diagnosis, amplification, and early intervention of infants and young children with hearing loss: Findings from parent interviews. American Annals of the Deaf 2002;147: 24-30.
    • 2001
  92. Chapchap MJ, Segre CM. Universal newborn hearing screening and transient evoked otoacoustic emission: new concepts in Brazil. Scandinavian Audiology Supplement 2001;53:33-6.
  93. Gopal R, Hugo SR, Louw B. Identification and follow-up of children with hearing loss in Mauritius. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2001; 57:99-113.
  94. Kumar S. WHO tackles hearing disabilities in developing world. Lancet 2001; 358: 219.
  95. Mencher GT, DeVoe SJ. Universal newborn hearing screening: a dream realized or a nightmare in the making? Scandinavian Audiology Supplement 2001;53:15-21.
  96. Olusanya BO. Early detection of hearing impairment in a developing country: what options? Audiology 2001;40: 141-7.
  97. Shrestha R, Baral K, Weir N. Community ear care delivery by community ear assistants and volunteers: a pilot program. Journal of Laryngology Otology, 2001;115: 869 – 73.
  98. Weichbold V, Mueller-Welzl K. Maternal concern about positive test results in universal newborn hearing screening. Pediatrics 2001;108:1111 – 6.
  99. World Health Organisation. Guidelines for hearing aids and services for developing countries. Geneva: WHO, 2001.
    • 2000
  101. Ali L, Siddiq S, Khan MA, Maqbool S. A hospital-based universal newborn hearing screening programme using transient evoked otoacoustic emission (TEOAE). Pakistan Pediatric Journal 2000; 24:117-25.
  102. Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH). Year 2000 Position Statement: Principles and guidelines for early hearing detection and intervention programs. Pediatrics 2000;106:798 -817.
  103. Magnuson M, Hergils L. Late diagnosis of congenital hearing impairment in children: parents experiences and opinions. Patient Education and Counselling 2000;41:285-94.
  104. Mencher GT. Challenge of epidemiological research in the developing world: overview.  Audiology 2000; 39:178-83.
  105. Moeller MP. Early intervention and language development in children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Pediatrics 2000;106:E43.
  106. Olusanya BO. Hearing impairment prevention in developing countries: making things happen. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2000; 55:173-9.
  107. Ruben RJ. Redefining the survival of the fittest: communication disorders in the 21st century. Laryngoscope 2000;110:241-5.
  108. Stephens D, Stephens R, Eisenhart-Rothe A. Attitudes toward hearing impaired children in less developed countries: a pilot study. Audiology 2000, 39:184–91.
  109. Vohr BR, Widen JE, Cone-Wesson B, Sininger YS, Gorga MP, Folso RC, Norton SJ. Identification of neonatal hearing impairment: characteristics of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit and well-baby nursery. Ear and Hearing 2000;21:373-82.
    • 1999
  111. Finitzo T, Crumley WG. The role of the paediatrician in hearing loss: From detection to connection. Pediatric Clinics of North America 1999; 46:15-34.
  112. Kanne TJ, Schaefer L, Perkins JA. Potential pitfalls of initiating a newborn hearing screening program. Archives of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 1999;125:28-32.
  113. Lutman ME, Grandori F. Screening for neonatal hearing defects. European Consensus Statement. European Journal of Pediatrics 1999;158:95-6.
  114. Mukari SZ, Vandort S, Ahmad K, Saim L. Parents’ awareness and knowledge of the special needs of their hearing-impaired child. Medical Journal of Malaysia1999; 54:87-95.
  115. Ruben JR, Schwartz R. Necessity versus sufficiency: the role of input in language acquisition. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 1999;47:137-40.
    • 1998
  117. Carney AE, Moeller MP. Treatment efficacy: hearing loss in children. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research 1998; 41:S61-S84.
  118. McPherson B, Kei J, Smyth V, Latham S, Loscher J. Feasibility of community-based hearing screening using transient evoked otoacoustic emissions. Public Health 1998;112:147-52.
  119. Merchant RH, Char GS. Infant hearing screening. Indian Pediatrics 1998; 35:7-11.
  120. Vohr BR, Carty LM, Moore PE, Letoumeau K. The Rhode Island Hearing Assessment Programme: experience with statewide hearing screening (1993-1996). Journal of Pediatrics 1998; 133:353-7.
  121. Watkin PM, Baldwin M, Dixon R, Beckman A. Maternal anxiety and attitudes to universal neonatal hearing screening. British Journal of Audiology 1998; 32: 27 – 37.
  122. Wirz SL, Lichtig I. The use of non-specialist personnel in providing a service for children disabled by hearing impairment. Disability and Rehabilitation 1998; 20: 189 – 94.
  123. Yoshinaga-Itano C, Sedey AL, Coulter DK, Mehl AL. Language of early and later-identified children with hearing loss. Pediatrics 1998;102:1161-71.
    • 1997
  125. Davis A, Bamford J, Wilson I, Ramkalawan T, Forshaw M, Wright S. A critical review of the role of neonatal hearing screening in the detection of congenital hearing impairment. Health Technology Assessment 1997;1:1-176.
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