Management of tinnitus (n = 532).

BackgroundTinnitus is a prevalent condition worldwide, particularly among adolescents, that has a substantial impact on quality of life, yet it remains an understudied issue.ObjectivesThis study aims to determine the prevalence of tinnitus and its associated risk factors among Palestinian adolescents aged 15–18.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2025. A convenience sample of participants was recruited. The study utilized the European School for the Interdisciplinary Tinnitus Research Screening Questionnaire.ResultsA total of 1,131 participants were enrolled in the study, with 64.5% being females. The prevalence of tinnitus among the study sample was 532, representing 47% of the population. Females had a higher prevalence of tinnitus, with 370 affected (50.7%) compared to males (40.4%). Significant associations were found between tinnitus and several factors: age, positive family history of tinnitus (threefold increased risk), sensitivity to external sounds (2.7 times higher likelihood), slight hearing difficulty in noisy environments (1.7 times higher risk), pain symptoms (double the risk), and difficulty falling asleep (1.8 times higher risk). Notably, the majority of affected participants (71.5%) had never sought professional care for their tinnitus.ConclusionAlthough Tinnitus is common among Palestinian adolescents aged 15–18 years, the majority of affected participants did not seek professional care for tinnitus. These findings highlight the importance of conducting further research to shed insight into this prevalent and neglected health priority.背景：耳鸣（tinnitus）是一种全球高发的疾病，在青少年群体中尤为普遍，对生活质量造成显著负面影响，但目前该病症的相关研究仍较为匮乏。 研究目的：本研究旨在明确15至18岁巴勒斯坦青少年群体中耳鸣的患病率及其相关危险因素。 研究方法：本研究于2025年1月至3月开展横断面研究，通过便利抽样招募研究对象，并采用欧洲耳鸣跨学科研究学会筛查问卷（European School for the Interdisciplinary Tinnitus Research Screening Questionnaire）进行数据收集。 研究结果：本研究共纳入1131名研究对象，其中女性占比64.5%。研究样本中共有532名受试者出现耳鸣症状，患病率达47%。女性耳鸣患病率为50.7%（共370例），高于男性的40.4%。分析显示，耳鸣与多项因素存在显著关联：年龄、耳鸣阳性家族史（患病风险升高3倍）、对外界声音敏感（患病概率升高2.7倍）、嘈杂环境中存在轻度听力困难（患病风险升高1.7倍）、伴有疼痛症状（患病风险升高1倍）以及入睡困难（患病风险升高1.8倍）。值得注意的是，71.5%的耳鸣患者从未因该症状寻求过专业医疗照护。 研究结论：尽管15至18岁的巴勒斯坦青少年群体中耳鸣较为高发，但多数患者并未因该病症寻求专业诊疗。本研究结果凸显了针对这一高发且被忽视的健康问题开展进一步研究的重要性。