Prevalence of clinically diagnosed acute otitis media (AOM) in the Philippines: A national survey with a developing country's perspective
Acta Medica Philippina
;
: 30-34, 2014.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-633734
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND AIMS:
Acute otitis media (AOM) seems to be a significant public health problem, but national data on its prevalence is lacking. This study aims to determine the prevalence of acute otitis media in the Philippines and characterize this population.METHODS:
A cross-sectional survey of children 0-12 years old in community health centers and schools was performed, utilizing a multi-stage cluster sampling design.RESULTS:
Thirteen areas were included in the survey with 26 household and school clusters, surveying a total of 2,277 children. There were 218 children with clinically diagnosed acute otitis media, with an overall prevalence rate of 9.6%. Among the children with AOM, 108 (10%) were male while 110 (9.2%) were female. There were 32 (14.6%) cases of AOM in the 0-2 year olds, 56 (9.5%) in the 3-6 year olds, and 117 (8.4%) in the 7-12 year old children.CONCLUSIONS:
The overall prevalence of clinically diagnosed acute otitis media in the Philippines is 9.6%, with a variables area-specific prevalence. There is no gender predilection, with the 0-2 age group having the most prevalent cases of AOM in the sample.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Otitis Media
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Acute Disease
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Prevalence
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Community Health Centers
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Diagnosis
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Ear
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Inflammation
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta Medica Philippina
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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