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Point prevalence of type B tympanogram in Riyadh
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Secretory otitis media (SOM) is common in children, affecting their overall well-being. This study found a 10.9% prevalence of SOM in children aged 1-8 years, linked to age, season, and infections.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Otolaryngology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Secretory otitis media (SOM) significantly impacts children's health and development.
- Accurate prevalence data for SOM is limited, hindering effective public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the point prevalence of secretory otitis media (SOM) in children aged 1-8 years.
- To identify factors associated with SOM prevalence in a pediatric population.
Main Methods:
- A community-based study involving a random sample of 4214 children aged 1-8 years.
- Utilized type B tympanometry as an indicator for SOM prevalence.
- Collected data on age, sex, season, allergies, socioeconomic status, and co-occurring infections.
Main Results:
- The point prevalence of unilateral and bilateral type B tympanograms was 5.7% and 8.1%, respectively.
- The overall prevalence per ear was 10.9%.
- Prevalence correlated with age, season, and concurrent ear/upper respiratory tract infections; no correlation with sex, allergy, or socioeconomic status was found.
Conclusions:
- The study provides crucial epidemiological data on SOM prevalence in children.
- Age, season, and infection status are key factors influencing SOM occurrence.
- Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and further research into SOM's multifactorial etiology.