%0 Journal Article %T Factors Predicating Loss to Follow %A Andrew Erdman %A Charles Auerbach %A Lynn Spivak %A Susan Mason %A Wendy Zeitlin %J Families in Society %@ 1945-1350 %D 2019 %R 10.1177/1044389419828884 %X 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: parentsĄ¯ perceptions of hearing loss as having the potential to impact their childĄ¯s future and maternal depression; however, social support moderated the impact of maternal depression. Specific implications for working with families is discussed %K structural modeling equation %K quantitative research %K methods and analytics %K infants/children %K development across the lifespan %K subjects of practice %K disabilities/rehabilitation %K subjects of practice %K hearing screening %U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1044389419828884