Baseline knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare practitioners in Rizal Province, Philippines toward Implementing the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v54i2.1504
- Author:
Carlos Diego A. Rozul
1
;
Ernesto R. Gregorio, Jr.
2
;
Charlotte M. Chiong
3
,
4
Author Information
1. College of Medicine and College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila
2. Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
3. Philippine National Ear Institute, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
4. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening;
Hearing for Life Project
- MeSH:
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice;
Health Facilities
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2020;54(2):134-141
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:The study describes the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare practitioners in Rizal province regarding the implementation of the universal newborn hearing screening program (UNHSP).
Materials and Methods:A descriptive phenomenologic research design through focus group discussions with pediatric and OBGYN consultants in a government hospital, nurses from private primary and secondary hospitals, midwives from private birthing homes, and rural health workers
Results:Attitudes. All participants recognized that they had important roles in implementing the program except the OBGYN consultants as they felt that information about the UNHSP should be provided by pediatricians. Practices. The lack of a screening device, trained personnel, and a referral network were the most common barriers in implementing the program. Knowledge. Most participants lacked specific knowledge about hearing loss and its implications in the UNHSP.
Conclusion:Most participants were able to determine the advantages and disadvantages of implementing the UNHSP. However, less than half of the participants admitted to have an established protocol to give access to newborn hearing screening services. Establishment of an information dissemination protocol and materials may be beneficial in the absence of funding for screening devices.
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