Parental Knowledge and Practices Related to Foreign Body Aspiration in Children in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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Bassam M Bin Laswad1, Hawazen M Alsulaimani1, Mohanned M Alomairi1

  • 1Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.

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|March 14, 2023
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Parental knowledge and practices regarding foreign body aspiration (FBA) in children are alarmingly inadequate in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Increased awareness and education are crucial for early detection and prevention of serious complications from FBA.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a significant cause of pediatric mortality.
  • Varied clinical presentations necessitate informed parental awareness for timely intervention.
  • Early management of FBA is critical to prevent severe complications in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate parental knowledge and practices concerning foreign body aspiration in children.
  • To assess the current understanding and preparedness of parents in Makkah city, Saudi Arabia, regarding FBA.

Main Methods:

  • An online questionnaire was administered to 1087 parents in Makkah city in October 2022.
  • Data were collected via Google Forms and statistically analyzed.
  • The study targeted parents residing in Makkah to assess their knowledge and practices on FBA.

Main Results:

  • A significant proportion of parents (65.4%) demonstrated poor knowledge of FBA.
  • Parental practices related to FBA were also found to be inadequate (78.6%).
  • The Internet served as the primary source of information for 43.5% of parents regarding FBA.

Conclusions:

  • Parental knowledge and practices regarding foreign body aspiration in children are insufficient in Makkah.
  • There is an urgent need to enhance public awareness campaigns about FBA.
  • Improved awareness is expected to lead to better outcomes for children experiencing FBA.

Keywords:
aerodigestive tractchoking hazardseducationforeign body aspirationinhalationlife-threatening emergencymortalityparental awarenessparental knowledgerigid bronchoscopy

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