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Aryamand A, Kamali M, Mazaheryazdi M, Salehi R, Kalani M. A Study of Maternal Satisfaction With Newborn Hearing Screening Programs and Its Correlation With Demographic Variables in Tehran, Iran. Func Disabil J 2025; 8 (1)
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1- Department of Rehabilitation Management, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Rehabilitation Management, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,mkamali@gmail.com
3- Department of Audiology, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of Rehabilitation Management, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Akbarabadi Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Rehabilitation Management, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
3- Department of Audiology, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of Rehabilitation Management, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Akbarabadi Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (34 Views)
Background and Objectives: The effectiveness of programs for screening newborns’ hearing is associated with the parental perceptions of the quality of the screening process. This study aimed to assess maternal satisfaction with newborn hearing screening programs and explore the association between maternal satisfaction and demographic variables.
Methods: Mothers whose babies underwent hearing screening at Akbarabadi Hospital in Tehran, Iran, participated in this study. The demographic variables questionnaire and a Persian version of the Parent Satisfaction Questionnaire with Neonatal Hearing Screening Programs were employed to collect demographic variables (residence, housing, employment, education, age, income, number of pregnancies, nationality, and number of children). This questionnaire was divided into four subscales (information, personnel in charge of the hearing test, appointment activities, and overall satisfaction), comprising 22 closed-ended, Likert-type scale questions, ranging from “strongly disagree =1” to “strongly agree =5”. The questionnaire assessed parental satisfaction with various aspects of the newborn hearing screening program.
Results: A total of 250 mothers participated in the study. The majority of participants reported overall satisfaction (87.8%), personnel in charge of the hearing test (83.05%), and appointment activities (78.34%). In the open-ended response items, 148 participants (59.2%) contributed to this section. The highest level of satisfaction among mothers was attributed to the friendly demeanor of the screening staff. In contrast, the lowest level of satisfaction was related to the short duration of the test.
Conclusion: The findings revealed a high level of maternal satisfaction with the hearing screening program. However, interventions related to providing information before the screening process could further enhance satisfaction. Overall, the questionnaire was proven to be a user-friendly and effective tool for measuring satisfaction and identifying areas for improvement.
Methods: Mothers whose babies underwent hearing screening at Akbarabadi Hospital in Tehran, Iran, participated in this study. The demographic variables questionnaire and a Persian version of the Parent Satisfaction Questionnaire with Neonatal Hearing Screening Programs were employed to collect demographic variables (residence, housing, employment, education, age, income, number of pregnancies, nationality, and number of children). This questionnaire was divided into four subscales (information, personnel in charge of the hearing test, appointment activities, and overall satisfaction), comprising 22 closed-ended, Likert-type scale questions, ranging from “strongly disagree =1” to “strongly agree =5”. The questionnaire assessed parental satisfaction with various aspects of the newborn hearing screening program.
Results: A total of 250 mothers participated in the study. The majority of participants reported overall satisfaction (87.8%), personnel in charge of the hearing test (83.05%), and appointment activities (78.34%). In the open-ended response items, 148 participants (59.2%) contributed to this section. The highest level of satisfaction among mothers was attributed to the friendly demeanor of the screening staff. In contrast, the lowest level of satisfaction was related to the short duration of the test.
Conclusion: The findings revealed a high level of maternal satisfaction with the hearing screening program. However, interventions related to providing information before the screening process could further enhance satisfaction. Overall, the questionnaire was proven to be a user-friendly and effective tool for measuring satisfaction and identifying areas for improvement.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Audiology
Received: 2024/12/23 | Accepted: 2025/02/17 | Published: 2025/03/2
Received: 2024/12/23 | Accepted: 2025/02/17 | Published: 2025/03/2
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