THE PROGRAM OF HEARING SCREENING IN SCHOOL CHILDREN IN TAJIKISTAN
The aim of the research. To analyze the piloting screening of hearing in primary school pupils in Tajikistan. Materials and methods. Screening tests were carried out in a group of 143 children in primary classes in two schools in Tajikistan (Dushanbe). Screening tests were conducted using the “The platforms of researching the sense organs", based on audiometric procedures for determining the threshold of audibility. For positive results of the survey was taken the threshold of audibility 25 dB or more for, at least, of one frequency in, at least, one ear. Also was given a subjective assessment based on questionnaires for parents. The Results. The positive results of screening, in accordance with the criteria were obtained in 23.8% of the surveyed children. 24 children (70.6% of all cases of hearing disorders) were aimed for additional examination. Bilateral hearing loss was found in 50.0% of children with hearing impairment. Conclusion. The results confirmed that the hearing loss was observed in a large number of school-age children. Based on these results we can recommend the use The Programs of hearing screening in regular medical examinations in schools.