Early identification of pediatric hearing loss is vital to reduce long-term developmental consequences; however, awareness among future healthcare professionals remains limited in many low- and middle-income countries. OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge and perceptions of university students in Jordan regarding pediatric hearing loss.
No actionable change to clinical practice — this study identifies public knowledge gaps in Jordan and is relevant primarily for public health education planning rather than direct clinical management.
Assessing public awareness of paediatric hearing loss in underrepresented regions like Jordan informs the design of community education and early intervention campaigns that can improve detection rates.
- 01University students in Jordan showed varying levels of knowledge about paediatric (childhood) hearing loss.
- 02Study underscores the importance of early identification of hearing loss in children.
- 03Published in the International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology.
- 04Findings are region-specific and may not generalise beyond Jordan.
- 05Awareness gaps identified could guide public health communication strategies.
University students in Jordan have insufficient knowledge and awareness of paediatric hearing loss and early identification.
studypartially supported- PMID
- 42077936
- DOI
- 10.1055/s-0046-1818564.
- Journal
- International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 4
- Population
- University students in Jordan
- Intervention
- Survey assessing knowledge and perceptions of paediatric hearing loss
Primary outcomes
Knowledge levels regarding paediatric hearing loss; Perceptions and attitudes toward early hearing identification