2023
DOI: 10.24911/ijmdc.51-1672857773
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Awareness and attitude of Saudi parents toward otitis media in children in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia

Abstract: Background: Otitis Media is an infection of the middle ear, and it accounts for the majority of childhood morbidity that affects their quality of life. However, otitis media in children presents diverse challenges to parents, which are associated with a lack of parental knowledge and attitude toward it, and therefore poor health outcomes. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards otitis media among parents in the Jazan region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A quantitative cr… Show more

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“…Health professionals and community health workers emerged as primary sources of health education, indicating a reliance of the participants on medical expertise and guidance. These findings are consistent with prior research conducted in similar settings [ 20 , 23 , 25 ].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
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“…Health professionals and community health workers emerged as primary sources of health education, indicating a reliance of the participants on medical expertise and guidance. These findings are consistent with prior research conducted in similar settings [ 20 , 23 , 25 ].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…In terms of awareness, 90% of the participants reported previous knowledge of OM. Two hundred and two (63.3%) of the parents recognized at least two symptoms of OM which is consistent with a prior study conducted in Jazan [ 23 ]. This relatively high level of awareness is promising and could potentially lead to the early detection and treatment of OM.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
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