Knowledge and Awareness among Parents in the Aseer Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Regarding Complications of Recurrent Adenotonsillitis in Children and Its Surgical Treatment

Abstract

Objective: The study emphasizes the importance of parental awareness regarding complications and surgical procedures associated with pediatric adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used targeting parents of children aged 1–14 years in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia. The sample size was 301 individuals. It includes parents of children between the ages of 1 and 14 years who are living in the Aseer region. Exclusion criteria involve anyone who does not live in the Aseer region, <18 years, and nonparents of children between the ages of 1 and 14 years. Results: The data presented are based on 301 people who volunteered to participate in the survey; a considerable majority of participants, 71.4%, correctly identified that recurrent adenotonsillitis could induce tonsil and adenoidal enlargement. However, 28.6% of respondents answered this question incorrectly. Conclusions: Our findings emphasize the necessity of parental education on the risks and surgical procedures related to adenotonsillar hypertrophy in pediatric patients. While some areas of knowledge were well recognized, there is an obvious need for additional education.