Table 2. Degrees of DHI among children with CSOM.
Degree of DHI | Number (precentage) |
---|---|
Normal (<30dB) | 17 (33.3) |
Mild (31–40dB) | 19 (37.3) |
Moderate (41–60dB) | 13 (25.5) |
Severe (61–80dB) | 2 (3.9) |
Profound (>81dB) | 0 (0) |
Total | 51 (100.0) |
DHI: disabling hearing impairment; CSOM: chronic suppurative otitis media; dB= decibel (hearing level measurement).