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ArticleCureus2023

Explore the Practice and Level of Knowledge of Otorhinolaryngology-Related Issues Among the Population of the Northern Borders Region in Saudi Arabia.

Khalid M Alkhalifah, Mada Muteb Alanazi, Shahad I Almushayqih, Shaden M Aljurayyed, Nawal S Alanazi, Layan T Almazyad, Raghad Z Alenezi, Renad T Almazyad, Yahia Abdelgawad Elsayed Elboraei

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Khalid M AlkhalifahUnaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU.
Mada Muteb AlanaziCollege of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Shahad I AlmushayqihCollege of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al Bukayriyah, SAU.
Shaden M AljurayyedCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU.
Nawal S AlanaziCollege of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Layan T AlmazyadCollege of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Raghad Z AleneziCollege of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Renad T AlmazyadCollege of Applied Sciences, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Yahia Abdelgawad Elsayed ElboraeiENT Department, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.

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Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate public practice and the level of knowledge of common otorhinolaryngology-related issues among the population of the Northern Borders region of Saudi Arabia.

methodsA descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was done in this research, employing data from 363 participants from the general population in the Northern Borders region of Saudi Arabia. The participants completed an online self-administered questionnaire and ensured anonymity. The questionnaire used in this study had been previously validated.

resultsMost of the respondents involved in this study were aged above 20 years (n = 326, 89.8%), and 248 had a medical background (68.3%). The study results show that 139 (38.2%) of the respondents had a good knowledge level, while 224 (61.8%) had poor knowledge about otorhinolaryngology-related issues. The results established a statistically significant association between the demographic information of age, gender, education level, and the level of knowledge about otorhinolaryngology-related issues with p-values < 0.05 (0.001, 0.003, and 0.002), respectively. There were no statistically significant association between marital status, place of residence, occupation, medical background, and the level of knowledge about otorhinolaryngology-related issues (with p > 0.05).  Conclusion: The study found that less than half of the participants had good knowledge of otorhinolaryngology; elder and female participants showed better understanding. Sociodemographic factors, such as age, gender, and education, were statistically linked to knowledge levels. The findings highlight a need for increased public awareness efforts by the medical community regarding otorhinolaryngology issues in Saudi Arabia.

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entknowledgeotolaryngology-head and neck surgeonsotorhinolaryngologypublic awareness

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PMCPMC10823208

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