Table 2 Factors affecting follow up testinga
From: Assessing and monitoring the impact of the national newborn hearing screening program in Israel
| Factor |
% Follow up ≤ 3 mos |
% Follow up > 3 mos | % No F/U | p value for Chi Square test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sufficient time for explanation on screening (n = 345) | 80% | 77% | 74% | p = 0.598 |
| Screen results understood by parents (n = 353) | 89% | 77% | 90% | p = 0.030 |
| Received results on day of testing (n = 350) | 76% | 68% | 83% | p = 0.246 |
| Heightened level of concern over screening result (n = 392) | 55% | 60% | 29% | p = 0.001 |
| Hospital staff scheduled f/u appointment (n = 346) | 85% | 71% | NR | unable to perform test |