Public awareness of ear and hearing management as measured using a specific questionnaire.

European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Federica Di BerardinoAntonio Cesarani

Abstract

Public awareness of audiological issues has never been measured in the general public even if the World Health Organization (WHO) has detected a common urgent need for action to prevent and manage ear diseases and hearing loss. The aim of this study was to measure urban community citizens' awareness of managing and preventing ear disease and hearing loss using a specific questionnaire. A questionnaire was formulated on the basis of WHO material concerning the major specific audiological issues and attitudes, focusing in particular on four domains: (1) knowledge of infant hearing loss, (2) correct management of the ears including cleaning and treating, (3) focus on the effect of overexposure to loud sounds and noise, (4) underestimated ear symptoms leading to diagnostic delay. 254 volunteers were enrolled in this cross-sectional study by a team of medical doctors and audiologists stationed in a mobile unit that visited different areas of Milan, Italy. More than 80% of correct responses were given to almost all of the statements by the interviewees, although certain important knowledge was found to be lacking. The proposed audiological questionnaire seems to be a suitable tool to evaluate the public awareness of ear and hearing m...Continue Reading

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