Tinnitus prevalence and associated risk factors among university students: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tinnitus is a common medical condition that affects an individual's quality of life. It affects 5%-43% of the global population. Only a few research studies have been conducted in Palestine, so knowledge of tinnitus prevalence and risk factors is limited. The purpose of this study was to determine tinnitus prevalence and risk factors among young university students in Palestine.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of Palestinian university students was done utilizing an online self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire for the study was developed using the European School for Interdisciplinary Tinnitus Research-Screening Questionnaire. A logistic regression analysis of the associations between tinnitus and influencing factors was performed to determine the e

SUBMITTER: Alqub M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11457176 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature