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Epidemiology of acute otitis media among Saudi children

Siraj M Zakzouk1, Tarek S Jamal, Kamal J Daghistani

  • 1Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh and King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. profzakzouk@hotmail.com

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|February 20, 2002
PubMed

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Acute suppurative otitis media (ASOM) affects 1.05% of children under 12, with higher incidence in younger males and those from southern regions. ASOM is linked to hearing impairment and poorer socioeconomic conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Acute suppurative otitis media (ASOM) is a common childhood infection.
  • Understanding ASOM prevalence and associated risk factors is crucial for public health.
  • Hearing impairment is a potential complication of untreated ASOM.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of ASOM in children up to 12 years old.
  • To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with ASOM.
  • To investigate the relationship between ASOM and hearing impairment.

Main Methods:

  • An epidemiological survey was conducted on 9540 children.
  • Data collected included age, sex, parental consanguinity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region.
  • Diagnosis of ASOM and assessment of hearing impairment were performed.

Main Results:

  • ASOM prevalence was 1.05% (100 children).
  • Higher incidence observed in children under 4 years, males, and those from Southern/Central regions.
  • Increased prevalence noted in children of consanguineous parents, those with poor socioeconomic status, and associated with hearing impairment.

Conclusions:

  • ASOM is prevalent in young children, with specific risk factors identified.
  • Geographic location, socioeconomic status, and parental consanguinity are significant factors.
  • ASOM is strongly associated with hearing impairment, necessitating timely intervention.

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