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A comprehensive assessment of ear, nose, and throat disorders in the rural area | |
Dr. Suraj Marutrao Chavan, Dr. Ahamad Mastan Mukarrab, Dr. Abhijit Ghorai | |
Background: Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders encompass a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the head and neck region, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Common ENT disorders include otitis media, chronic rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and various throat infections, which can lead to complications if not properly diagnosed and treated. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 participants from a rural population. The study included individuals with reported ENT symptoms who provided informed consent. Screening and detailed examinations were performed at community health camps, followed by data collection on disease prevalence and environmental conditions using a structured questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with ENT diseases, with adjustments for demographic and socioeconomic variables. Results: The study population had a near-equal distribution of males (52%) and females (48%). Ear diseases were the most common (40%), with chronic suppurative otitis media (16%) and ear wax (12%) as the leading conditions. Nose diseases accounted for 25% of cases, with sinusitis (10%) and allergic rhinitis (7%) being predominant. Throat diseases constituted 35%, led by acute pharyngitis (15%). Environmental factors such as poor cross ventilation (Adj OR: 1.15, p = 0.01) and overcrowding (Adj OR: 1.28, p < 0.01) were significantly associated with ENT diseases. Other variables, including housing type and kitchen arrangement, were not statistically significant. Conclusion: ENT diseases are highly prevalent in rural areas, with ear conditions being the most common. Poor cross ventilation and overcrowding significantly contribute to disease risk, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to improve environmental conditions and healthcare access. The findings underline the importance of community health programs in addressing the burden of ENT disorders in underserved populations. |
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