Factors Predicating Loss to Follow-Up With Rescreening in Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs. Issue 2 (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zeitlin, Wendy; Auerbach, Charles; Mason, Susan; Spivak, Lynn; Erdman, Andrew
• Is Part Of: Families in society. Volume 100:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 213
• Page End: 223
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: structural modeling equation -- quantitative research -- methods and analytics -- infants/children -- development across the lifespan -- subjects of practice -- disabilities/rehabilitation -- subjects of practice -- hearing screening; Social service -- Periodicals; Social case work -- Periodicals; Family social work -- Periodicals; Social service -- United States -- Periodicals; Family social work; Social case work; Social service; United States; Periodicals; 362.82097305
• DOI: 10.1177/1044389419828884
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1044-3894

Abstract

Most infants born in the United States are screened for hearing loss prior to hospital discharge in Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs; however, many infants who do not pass their screening do not return for recommended rescreening and are considered lost to follow-up (LTF). This research addresses this by examining factors related to LTF at the point of rescreening. A prospective longitudinal study tracked 166 families whose newborns were referred for additional testing upon hospital discharge. Analysis identified two factors related to being LTF: parents' perceptions of hearing loss as having the potential to impact their child's future and maternal depression; however, social support moderated the impact of maternal depression. Specific implications for working with families is discussed.