Table 2 Distribution of all studied cases according to demographic data
Age of hearing loss (months) | Min. – Max | 0.0–48.0 (months) |
|---|---|---|
Median (IQR) | 15.0 (8.0 to 20.0) | |
Causes of hearing loss ( n = 33) | Meningitis | 2 (6.06% |
Otitis media | 1 (3.03%) | |
Unknown | 30 (90.9%) | |
Age of hearing aids fitting (months) | Min – Max | 1.0–21.0 (months) |
Median (IQR) | 9.0 (5.0 to 13.50) | |
Laterality of hearing aids ( n = 33) | Binaural | 20 (60.6%) |
Mono aural right | 11 (33.3%) | |
No hearing aids | 2 (6.1%) | |
Regularity of using hearing aids ( n = 33) | Irregular | 6 (18.2%) |
No hearing aids | 2 (6.1%) | |
Regular | 25 (75.7%) | |
Parents’ involvement ( n = 33) | Negative | 8 (24.2%) |
Positive | 25 (75.8%) |