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Chronic suppurative otitis media in school going children
P T Wakode1, S V Joshi, S H Gawarle
1Head Dept. of ENT, I.G.M.C., Nagpur.
Insights
Chronic suppurative otitis media affects 3% of school children in Yavatmal city, particularly those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Acute otitis media incidence was 1.3%, highlighting the need for further research and data collection.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Otitis media poses significant morbidity and mortality challenges for healthcare systems globally.
- Understanding the prevalence of otitis media in specific populations is crucial for effective public health management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence and incidence of otitis media among school-going children in Yavatmal city.
- To identify potential associations between chronic suppurative otitis media and socioeconomic status or adenoid hypertrophy.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 4104 school students in Yavatmal city.
- Data on otitis media diagnosis, socioeconomic status, and presence of adenoid hypertrophy were collected.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) was found to be 3%.
- The incidence of acute otitis media (AOM) was 1.3%.
- CSOM was more prevalent in students from lower socioeconomic strata, with a statistically significant association with adenoid hypertrophy.
Conclusions:
- Otitis media represents a considerable public health issue among school children in Yavatmal.
- Low socioeconomic status and adenoid hypertrophy are significant risk factors for CSOM in this population.
- Further nationwide studies are recommended to gather comprehensive data for healthcare system planning.
Abstract:
The morbidity and mortality associated with otitis media is really a challenge for the health care systems. This study is a small attempt to look into the magnitude of this problem in the society, where in school going children in Yavatmal city were studied. A total of 4104 students were studied. It was found that the overall prevalence of chronic suppurative otitis media in Yavatmal city is 3%. The incidence of acute otitis media was found to be 1.3% Chronic suppurative otitis media was commoner in students belonging to low socioeconomic strata and its association with adenoid hypertrophy was statistically significant. The authors recommend that a few more such studies should be carried out in different parts of the country to collect vital data for the health care system managers. Suppurative otitis media, school children, Yavatmal city.
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