Knowledge, Beliefs, and Treatment Practices for Otitis Media in Malawi: A Community-Based Assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hearing-related disease is a significant cause of disability worldwide. In resource-limited settings, prevention and early detection are critical for preventing severe disease. Understanding what a population knows and believes with regards to hearing health can be critical in identifying knowledge gaps and developing targeted interventions.

Objective

To assess community awareness of hearing health and otitis media (OM) treatment, both modern and traditional, to inform educational programs.

Methods

A retrospective review of clinical records from 52 patients (aged 1-79 years) diagnosed with OM during a 3-day hearing health clinic in Kasungu district, Malawi was conducted. Patients diagnosed with OM during the clinic were invited to provide additional details

SUBMITTER: Chikuse E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12024340 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature