Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices related to chronic suppurative otitis media and hearing impairment in Pokhara, Nepal.
J Laryngol Otol
; 130(1): 56-65, 2016 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Nepal has a high prevalence of chronic suppurative otitis media and hearing impairment. An improved understanding of patients' knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices is therefore important for effective healthcare planning and intervention.METHOD:
Questionnaires designed to explore their current knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices were completed by 153participants:
71 were affected by a known ear disease and 82 were unaffected.RESULTS:
In the unaffected group, 31.7 per cent considered breast milk to be a risk factor for ear infection. Home remedies (e.g. leaf paste, oils, and urine and/or bodily fluids) had been used by 42.3 per cent of the affected group. Most participants (71.9 per cent) believed that society discriminates against those with hearing impairment.CONCLUSION:
Knowledge deficits and false beliefs were found in both groups, along with a significant use of home remedies and a perception of discrimination against people with hearing impairment. These findings are relevant for healthcare providers and may aid the development of policy, interventions and public education initiatives.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Otite Média Supurativa
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Perda Auditiva
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Laryngol Otol
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido