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Associated factors for parent-reported otitis media in 12-month-old infants

Joseph Kei1,2, Ming Wai Jasmine Lee1, Joshua Myers1

  • 1Hearing Research Unit for Children, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

International Journal of Audiology
|January 3, 2025
PubMed

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Infants attending day-care, experiencing frequent upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), or having a sibling history of otitis media (OM) are at higher risk. Parent-reported OM prevalence was significantly lower than audiological findings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Epidemiology
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Otitis media (OM) is a common childhood illness with potential long-term effects.
  • Understanding risk factors and accurate prevalence is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify host-related and environmental factors associated with otitis media (OM) in 12-month-old infants.
  • To compare parent-reported OM prevalence with that determined by audiological assessments.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 237 infants at their 12-month audiology appointments.
  • Data collected via parental questionnaires and audiological assessments.

Main Results:

  • Day-care attendance, frequent upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), and siblings' history of OM were significant risk factors.
  • Siblings' history of OM was the most significant factor in multivariate analysis.
  • Parent-reported OM prevalence was 22.3%, while audiological assessment predicted at least 39.7% prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • Key associated factors for infant OM include day-care, frequent URTI, and family history.
  • Audiological assessment reveals a higher OM prevalence than parental reports.
  • Recommendations for preventive strategies are suggested.
Abstract

Keywords:
Otitis mediaday-care centresinfantsrisk factorupper respiratory tract infections

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