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Organization: Department of Community Medicine, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital
Region: India
Title: “Uncover the Silence” – Raising Awareness about Hearing Care in the Community
Description: To commemorate World Hearing Day 2023, the Department of Community Medicine at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital conducted a community-based hearing screening program by medical students in Enathimangalam village. The main objective was to identify individuals with hearing loss in the village and provide them with health education on healthy hearing practices. Around 150 medical students from our college were divided into 15 teams which included a faculty member, a postgraduate student, and a social worker along with medical students. The individuals identified with hearing loss were counseled and referred to the ENT clinic for further evaluation and treatment. The health education sessions on healthy hearing practices were conducted in the local language to ensure that the villagers understood the information provided. The sessions covered topics such as the causes of hearing loss, preventive measures, treatment options, and the importance of regular hearing checks. A total of 656 individuals were screened and the health education sessions were well-received by the villagers.
Live Event: Yes
Hearing Screening: Yes
Social Media: Yes
Authorities or policymakers: Yes
Influencers or celebrities: No
Community based primary hearing screening
Hearing screening performed by medical student in community
Hearing screening performed by medical student in community
Health education on healthy hearing practices in community