Prevalence Of Chronic Otitis Media In School Children Of Sheikh Maltoon Town Mardan

Original Article

Abstract

Background: Chronic otitis media is among the most frequently brought issues to the otolaryngology outpatient
department. It’s a sickness that can be prevented and may cause permanent hearing loss. Children who attend school
will have better learning possibilities and fewer difficulties if they get an early diagnosis and prompt treatment. Our
study aimed to ascertain the incidence of chronic otitis media in Mardan’s Sheikh Maltoon town’s school-age youngsters.
Objectives: Identifying potential risk factors, evaluating the impact on children’s health and education, estimating the
incidence of the condition, and directing public health initiatives for management and prevention in the neighborhood are
all goals of the study on the prevalence of chronic otitis media in school-age children in Sheikh Maltoon Town, Mardan.
Study design: An observational cross-sectional study
Duration and place of study: from April 1 to April 30, 2018, many schools in Sheikh Maltoon Town
Methods: This research, conducted at many schools in Sheikh Maltoon Town, Mardan, was cross-sectional and
randomized. The study ran from April 1 to April 30, 2018. A questionnaire was used to gather data, which was
then examined in the ears and subjected to several audiometric tests.
Results: 184 kids between the ages of 7 and 17 signed up for the research. There were 83 female children and 101
male ones.36 of the 184 children reported hearing loss, and 19 said any ear drainage. Twelve instances included one
ear, seven involved both, 17 had a bad stench, and two involved no stink.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis and proper management may help to reduce the disease burden and prevent disabling
hearing loss in children.
Keywords: Chronic otitis media, children, hearing loss.