Peng Xin, Yan Haiyi, Feng Haixin, Huang Shiqing, Zhang Bingsong, Huang Xueqin
School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Department of Otolaryngology, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Front Allergy. 2025 Jun 17;6:1605074. doi: 10.3389/falgy.2025.1605074. eCollection 2025.
This study examined the prevalence, clinical characteristics, disease knowledge, and quality of life impact of allergic rhinitis (AR) among college students in Dongguan, China. Using a customized questionnaire, we surveyed 1,531 participants (response rate: 85.1%) and identified an AR prevalence of 18.68% (95% CI: 16.72-20.63%). The study identified significant gaps in AR management, including underutilization of allergen testing (only 44.21% of AR patients underwent skin prick testing) and limited medication knowledge among 73% of participants. Environmental control measures were often neglected, and health education was inconsistently delivered, with 72.03% of students relying on the internet for AR information. The findings underscore the need for enhanced health education, improved access to diagnostic testing, and patient-centered communication strategies. Digital platforms and peer-led interventions are recommended to address these gaps and improve AR self-management.
本研究调查了中国东莞大学生中变应性鼻炎（AR）的患病率、临床特征、疾病知识以及对生活质量的影响。我们使用定制问卷对1531名参与者进行了调查（应答率：85.1%），确定AR患病率为18.68%（95%CI：16.72 - 20.63%）。该研究发现AR管理存在显著差距，包括变应原检测利用不足（仅44.21%的AR患者接受了皮肤点刺试验）以及73%的参与者药物知识有限。环境控制措施常常被忽视，健康教育的提供也不一致，72.03%的学生依靠互联网获取AR信息。研究结果强调需要加强健康教育、改善诊断检测的可及性以及以患者为中心的沟通策略。建议利用数字平台和同伴主导的干预措施来弥补这些差距并改善AR自我管理。
