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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).