Adenoid Hypertrophy and Orthodontic Complications: An Assessment of Parental Knowledge in Saudi Arabia.
| Autor: | Alzahrani HA; Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Alkhaldi RO; Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Alsufyani DH; Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Alghamdi SA; Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Althobity TA; Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Fageeh YA; Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Jul 11; Vol. 15 (7), pp. e41692. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 11 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.41692 |
| Abstrakt: | Background Adenoid hypertrophy is a common condition that can cause upper airway obstruction in children and adolescents, leading to various complications, including dental and maxillofacial abnormalities. However, parents may have limited knowledge of the orthodontic complications associated with this condition. Objective This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of parents toward the orthodontic complications of untreated adenoid hypertrophy and to promote their awareness about this problem. Method This descriptive cross-sectional study involved 824 parents from all regions of Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was used to collect data on parents' demographics, their children's information, and their general knowledge about adenoid hypertrophy, including its symptoms, complications, and treatment. Results The study included 824 parents with a mean age of 36.78 ± 10.87 years, 73.2% of whom were women. Overall, only 6.2% (51.1 parents) had a good level of knowledge about adenoid hypertrophy. Conclusion The study highlights the importance of promoting awareness and educating parents about the orthodontic complications associated with adenoid hypertrophy. Greater awareness and understanding can help parents make better decisions for their children's health and well-being. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Alzahrani et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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