| dc.description.abstract | Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a well-known
disease in all nations, both developing and developed countries. The
incidence is higher in developing country than developed country. As of for
now, there is no exact data on the prevalence of CSOM in North Sumatera
province, thereby the necessity of epidemiological data is to determine the
strategy of prevention and management in accordance to the characteristics
of the patients. Objective: To obtain the prevalence data and current profile
of patients with CSOM in North Sumatera. Methods: A descriptive cross
sectional design conducted in selected areas representing North Sumatera
province. Results: 1726 subjects were obtained from 457 households. Total
patients with CSOM is 61 out of 1726 subjects, and its prevalence in North
Sumatera is 3.5%. Based on the sum, CSOM tubotympanic type is 80,4%
and atticoantral type is 19,6%. The age group of patients suffering CSOM is
between 10 - less than 20 years (26,23%). Male gender is more likely to
suffer CSOM (54, 1%). Most complaints were water discharge from ears
(45,9%). Otoscopy examination results found 65.3% central tympanic
membrane perforations. Generally, patients in this study have had complaints
over 10 years (42. 7%). Conclusion: The prevalence of CSOM in the
province of North Sumatera is 3, 5%. According to WHO criteria, the
prevalence obtained in this study is high, these results indicate that CSOM is
a serious health problem in North Sumatera. | en_US |
