Knowledge and Attitude Toward Otitis Externa: A Saudi Arabian Perspective

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Albulayhid Naif A (Συγγραφέας), Al-jabr Khalid H (Συγγραφέας), Almazroua Mohammed M (Συγγραφέας), Aldossari Mubarak H (Συγγραφέας), Alsannat Ibrahim A (Συγγραφέας), Alotaibi Abdulwhab M (Συγγραφέας), Almalki Yazeed F (Συγγραφέας), Alotaibi Faihan T (Συγγραφέας), Alselmi Faris A (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Περίληψη

ObjectivesThis study intended to assess the level of awareness and attitude toward otitis externa (OE) and specific limitations that counter the attempts to uplift the understanding and notion related to OE among the general population of Saudi Arabia. MethodsA cross-sectional quantitative study using a questionnaire was done via Google Forms between May 2023 and July 2023. The scoring method was used to determine the participant's awareness or attitude; participants who scored >50% were considered aware or to have a good attitude. ResultsApproximately 52.2% had a good attitude toward the OE, and majority were willing to visit healthcare professionals (81%) to provide care and receive proper education during office visits (80.1%). Of all the participants, 69%, 33.4%, and 30.8% suggested that a lack of awareness, cost, and health insurance, respectively, might prevent patients from seeking a healthcare professional. Only 10.9% of participants demonstrated good awareness (score >13) of outer ear inflammation. ConclusionThe findings indicate a poor level of awareness regarding OE, and a positive attitude toward seeking healthcare, with the majority recommending professional visits and relying on healthcare professionals for information.

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10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1167_23