THE VIEWS OF MOTHERS ON A NEWBORN HEARING SCREEN IN THE PRIMARY HEALTH UNITS AT BELÉM/PARÁ

Ano: 2013 | Volume: 17 | Número: Suplemento

Autores: Magrini AM, Santos TMM.

Resumo Inglês:

The objective of this study is to analyze the views of mothers on insertion of the TESTE DA ORELINHA as part of the Hearing Health Program. The survey was conducted in 20 mothers in Primary Health Units in Belém-PA. The questionnaire comprised 10 questions. The average age of the mothers was 22 years and 7 months. Each had received pre-natal care, with 6.8 visits on an average. The survey results showed that 34% of mothers received information about O Teste do Pezinho, Orelhinha e Olhinho; 30% received information only on Teste do Pezinho; 35% were not directed to any test. The professional responsible for this information was a doctor in 30% of cases, a nurse in 30%, and a family member in 5%. Five mothers did not answer the survey question asking what they knew about the test; the others said it was a test to see if the baby hears well and/or would have trouble speaking and hearing. Among those surveyed, 75% reported that the information provided was adequate. As to the importance of the examination, 4 mothers did not answer; the others considered the test an important measure of the child's hearing. As for the feelings of mothers upon learning the test results, 9 mothers did not answer the question; the others felt good, relieved, and happy. The mothers also reported that, despite feeling satisfied with the screening for hearing, they did not understand how it was done. We conclude that mothers are provided with little guidance regarding newborn hearing screenings during the prenatal period.