Alzahrani Huda A, Alkhaldi Raghad O, Alsufyani Demah H, Alghamdi Shatha A, Althobity Tahani A, Fageeh Yahya A
Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
Cureus. 2023 Jul 11;15(7):e41692. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41692. eCollection 2023 Jul.
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.
腺样体肥大是一种常见病症，可导致儿童和青少年上呼吸道阻塞，引发包括牙齿和颌面异常在内的各种并发症。然而，家长对与该病症相关的正畸并发症可能了解有限。目的：本研究旨在评估家长对未经治疗的腺样体肥大正畸并发症的认知和态度，并提高他们对这一问题的认识。方法：这项描述性横断面研究涉及来自沙特阿拉伯所有地区的824名家长。通过在线问卷收集家长的人口统计学数据、其子女的信息以及他们对腺样体肥大的一般知识，包括其症状、并发症和治疗方法。结果：该研究纳入了824名家长，平均年龄为36.78±10.87岁，其中73.2%为女性。总体而言，只有6.2%（51.1名家长）对腺样体肥大有良好的认知水平。结论：该研究强调了提高家长对腺样体肥大相关正畸并发症的认识并对其进行教育的重要性。更强的意识和理解有助于家长为孩子的健康和幸福做出更好的决策。
