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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

Knowledge and Attitude Toward Otitis Externa: A Saudi Arabian Perspective.

Naif A Albulayhid, Khalid H Al-Jabr, Mohammed M Almazroua, Mubarak H Aldossari, Ibrahim A Alsannat, Abdulwhab M Alotaibi, Yazeed F Almalki, Faihan T Alotaibi, Faris A Alselmi, Mohammed H Karrar Alsharif

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Naif A AlbulayhidCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid H Al-JabrCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed M AlmazrouaCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Mubarak H AldossariCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahim A AlsannatCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulwhab M AlotaibiCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Yazeed F AlmalkiCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Faihan T AlotaibiCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Faris A AlselmiCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed H Karrar AlsharifDepartment of Basic Medical Science, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Objectives: This 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. Methods: A 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. Results: Approximately 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. Conclusion: The 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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Attitudeawarenesseducationhealthcareotitis externa

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PMID38882757
PMCPMC11174189

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