ĐÁNH GIÁ QUY TRÌNH SÀNG LỌC PHÁT HIỆN SỚM KHIẾM THÍNH BẨM SINH TẠI TỈNH THÁI NGUYÊN

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the screening process for early detection of congenital hearing loss (CHL) in Thai Nguyen Province in 2025.

Study subjects and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 women who gave birth at Thai Nguyen National Hospital.

Results: The proportion of mothers who had heard about CHL was 89.0%, and 66.8% correctly understood the concept of CHL. The proportions of mothers who knew the methods for early detection CHL ranged from 10.8% to 22.8%, treatment methods ranged from 13.5% to 33.5%, and prevention methods ranged from 15.3% to 55.3%. Regarding the screening process, 97.5% of mothers rated the content of the CHL screening registration form as good, 97.3% rated the information and guidance provided by the hospital as good, 99.3% considered the screening location appropriate, and 99.8% rated the reception process as good. In addition, 97.0% rated the counseling provided by healthcare staff before CHL screening as good, and 82.0% considered the screening duration appropriate. The mother rated the explanation of the screening results as good was 99.5%. The proportion of mothers who were satisfied with the CHL screening results was 98.5%; 98.5% reported that the screening process met their needs and expectations, and 97.8% rated the screening procedure as good.

Conclusion: The screening process for early detection of CHL in Thai Nguyen Province was well implemented, met mothers’ needs and expectations, and achieved a high level of satisfaction among mothers.