Mode of tele-communication and software used by children with hearing impairment

Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
Title
Mode of tele-communication and software used by children with hearing impairment
Abstract
Objective: The study is being conducted to find out mode of tele-communication and software used by children with hearing impairment. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done at special education centers and schools in Lahore and Sheikhupura. Data was collected from children with hearing impairment by using a questionnaire of 11 items about the modes of tele-communication and software used by children with hearing impairment. Sample size was 362 which was calculated by using online sample size calculator. The population includes male and female children with mild, moderate, severe and profound hearing impairment studying in special education schools of Lahore and Sheikhupura. All these children use hearing aid and have congenital bilateral hearing loss. Results: This study shows that almost 80% population of children with hearing impairment know about computer and mobile. They also have awareness about the use of computer, Facebook, e-mail etc. In addition, 40 to 50% children with hearing impairment use Skype, Facebook and e-mail as a communication tool. Conclusion: The conclusion from this study is that most of the children use computer and mobile on daily basis in schools and homes for communication. Mild to moderate hearing loss children benefit from these devices between the ages of 10 to 20 y.
Publication
Biomedical Research
Volume
29
Issue
5
Date
2018
Language
en
ISSN
ISSN: 0970-938X (Print) | 0976-1683 (Electronic)
Library Catalogue
Extra
Publisher: Biomedical Research
Citation
Zahra, A., Khan, S. G., Butt, A. K., Noreen, H., Saeed, M. I., & Iftikhar, N. (2018). Mode of tele-communication and software used by children with hearing impairment. Biomedical Research, 29(5). https://doi.org/10.4066/biomedicalresearch.29-17-3494