Alblewi Sawsan Mohammed S, Alenazi Lama Mousa, Alshahrani Rawan Saud, Alharbi Rahaf Thamer, Alotaibi Nouf Abduallah, Albalawi Hadeel Mousa D, Albalawi Dalal Luai S, Alfaidi Atiaf Abdullah, Abu Sabir Danah Ali H
Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Oman Med J. 2024 Nov 30;39(6):e696. doi: 10.5001/omj.2024.118. eCollection 2024 Nov.
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common condition among schoolchildren in various regions of Saudi Arabia, manifesting primarily through nasal symptoms. It significantly affects sleep, mood, and academic performance due to exposure to allergens. AR places a considerable burden on the quality of life (QoL), often leading to moderate to high levels of stress. We aimed to assess the prevalence and impact of AR on the QoL among children.
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted from September 2023 to April 2024 in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected from a self-administered questionnaire adapted from previous studies.
The study included 235 pediatric patients. The prevalence of diagnosed AR among the participants was 64.3% (n = 151). Symptoms duration varied, with seasonal allergies affecting 63.4% (n = 149) and perennial allergies affecting 41.7% (n = 98) of the children. Notably, sleep quality was significantly compromised in 79.1% (n = 186) of cases, and emotional well-being was impacted in 78.3% (n = 184). AR was significantly correlated with impaired daily activities, school performance, and social interactions ( < 0.001). It also had a profound impact on sleep quality ( < 0.001), emotional well-being ( < 0.001), and physical activity ( < 0.001), indicating a broad and severe effect on QoL. Management strategies demonstrated significant associations, with education or counseling (0.009) and psychological support (0.043), showing the strongest correlation with the prevalence and management of AR.
This study demonstrated that AR has a significant and multifaceted impact on pediatric patients in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, affecting daily activities, sleep, emotional well-being, and physical activities. While educational initiatives and psychological support showed promise in managing the condition, further efforts are required to address environmental factors and enhance comprehensive management strategies.
变应性鼻炎（AR）在沙特阿拉伯不同地区的学龄儿童中是一种常见病症，主要表现为鼻部症状。由于接触过敏原，它会显著影响睡眠、情绪和学业成绩。AR给生活质量（QoL）带来相当大的负担，常常导致中度到高度的压力。我们旨在评估儿童中AR的患病率及其对生活质量的影响。
这项横断面观察性研究于2023年9月至2024年4月在沙特阿拉伯的塔布克进行。数据通过一份改编自先前研究的自填式问卷收集。
该研究纳入了235名儿科患者。参与者中确诊AR的患病率为64.3%（n = 151）。症状持续时间各不相同，季节性过敏影响了63.4%（n = 149）的儿童，常年性过敏影响了41.7%（n = 98）的儿童。值得注意的是，79.1%（n = 186）的病例睡眠质量受到显著影响，78.3%（n = 184）的病例情绪健康受到影响。AR与日常活动受损、学业成绩和社交互动显著相关（<0.001）。它还对睡眠质量（<0.0汗）、情绪健康（<0.001）和身体活动（<0.001）产生了深远影响，表明对生活质量有广泛而严重的影响。管理策略显示出显著关联，教育或咨询（0.009）和心理支持（0.043）与AR的患病率和管理的相关性最强。
本研究表明，AR对沙特阿拉伯塔布克的儿科患者有重大且多方面的影响，影响日常活动、睡眠、情绪健康和身体活动。虽然教育举措和心理支持在管理该病症方面显示出前景，但需要进一步努力解决环境因素并加强综合管理策略。
