Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2014 May;57(5):325-328. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.5.325.

Parental Awareness Survey of Tonsil and Adenoid Hypertrophy

• Kwon OJ
• Seo JH
• Park JJ
• Kim JP
• Woo SH

• KMID: 2277901
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.5.325

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Patients with tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy are increasing, and cases of tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy also are steadily on the rise. However, the awareness of patients visiting outpatient is much lower. This study was performed to understand the cognitive level of general public associated with tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy and to suggest the needs of educational program and promotion.
SUBJECTS AND METHOD
Prospective survey using structured questionnaire was conducted for 100 parents of patients before the age of 10 who were scheduled to undergo tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy.
RESULTS
The total percentage of correct answers in questions related to the awareness level of tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy was 51.7%. In particular, the lowest awareness level corresponded to questions regarding post-operative complications and notes. More detailed information regarding post-operative course and notes was required of 47% of the subjects.
CONCLUSION
The survey results indicate poor public awareness about tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy, suggesting more efforts on the behalf of Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Keyword

Adenoid; Awareness; Hypertrophy; Tonsil

MeSH Terms

Adenoidectomy
Adenoids*
Humans
Hypertrophy*
Neck
Outpatients
Palatine Tonsil*
Parents*
Prospective Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tonsillectomy