A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Awareness of and Attitudes Toward Epistaxis.

Autor:	Alkhalifah KM; Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU., Alhumaidan NI; College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU., Alotaibi TA; College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Almnjwami RFM; Department of ENT, Al-Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, SAU., Alzelfawi LA; College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU., Almughamsi RH; College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU., Alqahtani RK; College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, SAU., Aldossari MH; College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, SAU., Fageeh YA; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Oct 06; Vol. 15 (10), pp. e46590. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 06 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.46590
Abstrakt:	Epistaxis, commonly known as nasal bleeding, ranks among the most prevalent emergencies encountered in otorhinolaryngology. The etiology of epistaxis is multifaceted, arising from both local and systemic factors. In Saudi Arabia, a country with a relatively high prevalence of epistaxis, understanding the level of awareness and attitudes toward first aid management of epistaxis is of paramount importance. This systematic review aims to bridge this knowledge gap by evaluating the awareness of and attitudes toward epistaxis first aid in Saudi Arabia. This systematic review and meta-analysis adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive electronic search was executed across PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases, encompassing studies published between January 2015 and July 2023. The study included exclusively cross-sectional studies, assessing awareness and attitude toward epistaxis first aid in Saudi Arabia across all populations and studies in English. The 17 selected studies were all published after October 2017, with three published in the year of this systematic review (2023). Sample sizes exhibited substantial variability, ranging from 57 to 2,441 individuals. Despite widespread awareness of epistaxis, the general population often disregards it as a minor health issue. This discrepancy highlights the importance of addressing epistaxis seriously, given the potential for severe bleeding as a medical emergency. The review of 17 studies revealed significant variations in epistaxis awareness levels, influenced by factors such as age, gender, and varying sample sizes. Notably, higher awareness levels were observed in studies involving the general Saudi population and those employing self-administered questionnaires. The average awareness and knowledge of epistaxis and its management among Saudi residents were moderate, with an estimated awareness level of 63%. A large-scale epidemiological survey, considering sociodemographic factors, is recommended to provide a more comprehensive understanding of epistaxis awareness. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Alkhalifah et al.)
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