Background. The implementation of early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) remains
a challenge in developing countries, despite the known benefits. Objectives. To investigate …

Background. Newborn hearing screening (NHS) programmes are an important step toward
early detection of hearing loss and require careful examination and planning within each …

Background: The national prevalence of hearing impairment in South Africa is estimated to
be four to six in every 1000 live births in the public health care sector. An undetected hearing …

Abstract KANJI, Amisha and KRABBENHOFT, Kirsten. Audiological follow-up in a risk-based
newborn hearing screening programme: An exploratory study of the influencing factors. S …

According to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA, 2018), early
intervention services following diagnosis of a hearing impairment must be family-centred …

Purpose: To explore the feasibility of infant hearing screening from a developing country
context. Methods: A descriptive research design was employed, using a combination of …

Background. Healthcare practitioners' views, understanding of and support for early hearing
detection and intervention (EHDI) is essential for its effective implementation Objectives. To …

Objectives Community consultation is necessary to ensure the uptake and use of community-
based screening intervention to detect early childhood disabilities, as its absence can result …

ABSTRACT Progress of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) services within the
South African context lags behind that made by high-income countries internationally …

Dysphagia screening is unequivocally beneficial for individuals who may be at risk of
swallowing impairment. Benefits range from capitalising on early intervention, facilitating …