Abstract
Of 613 children evaluated in a village in Haryana 94 (15.3%) were observed to have chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). Fifty eight (61.7%) children had hearing impairment. CSOM contributed to 71.6% of the hearing impaired (58/81). On analysis of association of CSOM with literacy and socio-economic status of mothers, and age, sex, and upper respiratory tract infections (URI) in children positive correlation was observed only with URIs (P<0.001). Literacy and socio-economic status of the mothers did not correlate significantly with knowledge about treatment seeking, and ear cleaning practices, probably due to the narrow range of incomes and literacy levels. An intervention program consisting of play, demonstrations, health charts and slogans, and aural cleaning and antibiotic drops was introduced.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 725-729 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | The Indian Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chronic suppurative otitis media
- Deafness
- Hearing impairment
- Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding CSOM
- Maternal literacy & socio economic status and CSOM
- Perforation of ear drum
- Rinne's test
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health