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Assessing the Parental Knowledge and Practices Related to Foreign Body Aspiration in Children in Majmmah, Saudi
Ahoud Ali Al-Shammary1, Amal Kharallah Almutairi1, Saja Abdullah Alharbi1
1College of Medicine Majmaah University Majmaah Saudi Arabia.
Insights
Foreign body aspiration (FBA) in children is a serious risk. Many parents have low awareness and poor practices, highlighting a need for better education on preventing and managing FBA.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a common and potentially life-threatening pediatric emergency.
- Effective prevention strategies rely heavily on public awareness and parental education regarding risk factors and behaviors.
- Complications of FBA include obstructive bronchitis, recurrent pneumonia, emphysema, and atelectasis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess parental awareness and practices concerning foreign body aspiration in children in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia.
- To identify gaps in parental knowledge and practices related to pediatric FBA.
- To understand local parental attitudes and actions regarding children's aspirations.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 462 parents (Saudi and non-Saudi) aged 18+ in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia.
- Data collection via an electronic questionnaire in Arabic and English.
- Statistical analysis performed using SPSS software.
Main Results:
- The majority of parents identified children aged 1-5 years as most at risk for FBA.
- The Internet was the primary source of information for 21% of parents.
- A significant 20% of parents demonstrated low levels of knowledge and practices regarding FBA.
Conclusions:
- Demographic factors like sex and feeding practices (e.g., peanuts) were associated with lower awareness of FBA risks.
- Higher educational levels correlated with improved understanding of airway foreign body management and emergency response confidence.
- Targeted educational interventions are crucial to improve parental knowledge and practices for FBA prevention.
Background And Aims:
Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is common in the pediatric population, typically between 6 months and 4 years. It can be life-threatening and cause complications such as obstructive bronchitis, recurrent bronchopneumonia, emphysema, and atelectasis. Public awareness and education about risk factors and behaviors to reduce the risk of FBA have been identified as one of the most crucial approaches to prevent the problem or minimize its effects.
Methods:
A study in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia, aimed to evaluate parental practices and awareness about their children's FBA. The study included 462 parents, both Saudi and non-Saudi, aged 18 and above. The data were collected through an electronic questionnaire in Arabic and English, and analyzed using SPSS software. The study aimed to provide insight into local parents' attitudes and actions toward their children's aspirations.
Results:
A total of 462 parents participated in this study questionnaire, with 367 (79.44%) being mothers and 95 (20.56%) fathers of children. The majority of mothers (67.3%) and fathers (56.8%) indicated that children aged 1-5 years were more prone to swallowing or inhaling foreign objects, while a smaller percentage of mothers (21.8%) and fathers (23.2%) reported this risk for children under 1 year. The Internet emerged as the primary source of information on FBA, with 21% of parents relying on it. However, the findings revealed that (20%) of parents exhibited low levels of knowledge and practices related to FBA.
Conclusion:
The research revealed significant associations between demographic factors and ignorance, including sex and peanut feeding. Educational level changed the way individuals considered the presence of foreign bodies in the airway system and enhanced knowledge of what to do during an emergency as well as confidence in grown-ups' ability to handle such situations.
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