Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 9, 2026
05:02
Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
33.5K
AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF COMMON ENT-RELATED ISSUES AMONG THE POPULATION OF QASSIM REGION, SAUDI ARABIA
S Alanazy1, A Alserhani2, M Alenezi2
11Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
Georgian Medical News
|December 10, 2025
Summary
Public awareness of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues is generally acceptable in Saudi Arabia. Females demonstrated higher knowledge of common ENT disorders compared to males.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Public Health
Background:
- Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders are common reasons for healthcare visits.
- Assessing public knowledge is crucial for early detection and prevention of ENT issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate public knowledge and awareness of common ENT-related issues in Saudi Arabia.
- To identify demographic factors associated with ENT knowledge levels.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 415 adults (≥18 years) in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.
- Data collected via a validated electronic questionnaire on ENT knowledge and demographics.
- Statistical analysis using SPSS, with Chi-square tests for associations.
Main Results:
- 78.6% of participants had acceptable knowledge of ENT issues.
- Most correctly identified safe ear cleaning practices and causes of vertigo.
- Females exhibited significantly higher knowledge levels than males (p=0.003).
Conclusions:
- Public awareness of ENT disorders in the Qassim region is generally adequate.
- Significant gender differences in ENT knowledge necessitate targeted health education.
- Findings support the development of programs to enhance understanding and preventive practices for ENT conditions.
Related Concept Videos
01:21Barriers to Effective Communication II
4.5K
The barriers to effective communication also include cultural barriers, semantic barriers, gender barriers, and time constraints.
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
4.5K
01:20Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
3.9K
Men's health issues are increasingly recognized as significant, with several conditions posing common threats. Among these, testicular cancer is especially prevalent in younger men, particularly those aged 20 to 35 years. The disease often manifests as a painless mass in the testicles, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of heaviness or a dull ache.
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra....
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra....
3.9K
01:22Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
3.5K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
3.5K
01:19Pharmacovigilance
1.6K
Post-marketing surveillance is a critical component of pharmaceutical regulation, often uncovering unanticipated adverse drug reactions (ADRs) once a drug is widely used over an extended period.
This process, termed pharmacovigilance, aims to detect, evaluate, and minimize harmful effects related to medication use. The data collection for pharmacovigilance depends on spontaneous reporting systems, where healthcare professionals or patients voluntarily report suspected ADRs.
In some cases, there...
This process, termed pharmacovigilance, aims to detect, evaluate, and minimize harmful effects related to medication use. The data collection for pharmacovigilance depends on spontaneous reporting systems, where healthcare professionals or patients voluntarily report suspected ADRs.
In some cases, there...
1.6K
01:08The Availability Heuristic
6.9K
A heuristic is a general problem-solving framework (Tversky & Kahneman, 1974). You can think of these as mental shortcuts that are used to solve problems. Different types of heuristics are used in different types of situations, and the impulse to use a heuristic occurs when one of five conditions is met (Pratkanis, 1989):
6.9K
01:21Nursing Assessment of the Genitourinary System I: Health History
347
The genitourinary system is critical to maintaining fluid balance, waste elimination, and reproductive function. Nurses play a vital role in assessing this system, beginning with a thorough health history. This process involves gathering patient information, identifying risk factors, and recognizing symptoms of genitourinary disorders. Early detection is vital for timely interventions and management.1. Gathering Patient InformationA complete health history includes the patient’s personal,...
347