Adult Allergic Rhinitis in Aseer, Southwestern Region of Saudi Arabia : Prevalence and Its Concomitant Aspects

Al-Ghamdi , Badr

doi:10.5742MEWFM.2020.93805

Article Details

Adult Allergic Rhinitis in Aseer, Southwestern Region of Saudi Arabia : Prevalence and Its Concomitant Aspects

Authors:

Al-Ghamdi , Badr

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2020 Vol.18 Issue 5, pp.20-25

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

142068

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742MEWFM.2020.93805

Descriptors:

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Objective: To study the prevalence and factors associated with allergic rhinitis (AR) in Aseer region of southwestern Saudi Arabia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a representative sample of adults. We used an authenticated Arabic form of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood questionnaire that was appropriately modified to fit the present adult survey.Results: The present study included 960 adults. The prevalence of AR in the previous 12 months was 30.2% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 27.3–33.2). In the multivariate analysis, female sex (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=1.49, 95% CI: 1.05–2.12), use of wood for heating (aOR=3.62, 95% CI: 1.14–6.03), exposure to trucks passing outside the dwelling (aOR=1.69, 95% CI: 1.22–2.36), and having cats in the household (aOR=2.24, 95% CI: 1.16–4.34) were factors significantly associated with AR.Conclusion: AR is a community health problem in Aseer, southwestern Saudi Arabia. The magnitude of AR and its associated factors should be taken into consideration by the health policy decision makers, clinicians, and medical practitioners during the management of this condition.

Article Details

Adult Allergic Rhinitis in Aseer, Southwestern Region of Saudi Arabia : Prevalence and Its Concomitant Aspects

Authors:

Al-Ghamdi , Badr

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2020 Vol.18 Issue 5, pp.20-25

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

142068

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742MEWFM.2020.93805

Descriptors:

RHINITIS

RESPIRATORY DISEASES

PATIENTS

SAUDI ARABIA

Allergic Rhinitis

Associated Factors

Saudi Arabia

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Al-Ghamdi , Badr

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2020 Vol.18 Issue 5, pp.20-25

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2020

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 142068

Frequency: Monthly

eISSN: 18390196

pISSN: 18390188

DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93805

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Al-Ghamdi , Badr

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2020 Vol.18 Issue 5, pp.20-25

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

142068

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742MEWFM.2020.93805