Epidemiological investigation of tinnitus in Sichuan and Chongqing.
10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201019-00816
- Author:
Jia Qiu DAI
1
;
Ying PANG
1
;
Zi Qi CHEN
1
;
Si Ji WANG
1
;
Bin PENG
2
;
Hong XU
2
;
Feng Hui YU
1
;
Lin ZHU
1
;
Xi OUYANG
1
;
Chang Chao XIANG
1
;
Ping LYU
3
;
Yun HE
4
;
Dong Bao YANG
5
;
Qiu Tang HUANG
6
;
Sen YANG
7
;
Wen Xing YU
7
;
Xia JIANG
8
;
Hou Yong KANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
2. School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Sichuan 637000, China.
4. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jiangjin Central Hospital, Chongqing 402260, China.
5. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fengdu People's Hospital, Chongqing 408200, China.
6. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yunyang People's Hospital, Chongqing 404500, China.
7. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Suining Central Hospital, Sichuan 629000, China.
8. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ya'an Central Hospital, Sichuan 625000, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Female;
Humans;
Logistic Models;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Prevalence;
Risk Factors;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Tinnitus/epidemiology*
- From:
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2021;56(11):1164-1173
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of tinnitus in Sichuan and Chongqing. Methods: We designed a tinnitus epidemiological questionnaire. The multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling methods was applied to obtain study subjects in six areas (Nanchong, Jiangjin, Fengdu, Yunyang, Suining and Ya'an), which were selected for epidemiological investigation. Home visit completion of epidemiological questionnaires was conducted. The trained investigators guided the respondents to fill in the tinnitus epidemiological questionnaires, and the epidemiological status of six areas on prevalence and risk factor was investigated. SPSS 22.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results: Sampling population were 10 289, in which 9 273 were valid questionnaires. There were 4 281 males and 4 992 females, with an average age of 47.3 years, among which 34.83% (3 230/9 273) had tinnitus. 3.99% (370/9 273) were diagnosed with bothersome tinnitus. In a multivariable logistic regression mod, the following factors were associated with onsetting of tinnitus: sleep disorder [Odds Ratio(OR)=3.74] and noise exposure(OR=1.99). The risk of disease was lowest in the age of 30-40 years old, while the risk of disease was higher for people under 30 and over 40. In another multivariable logistic regression mode, the following factors were associated with having bothersome tinnitus: older people were more likely to suffer from tinnitus, sleep disorders (OR=4.68) and noise exposure (OR=1.56). Conclusions: The prevalence of tinnitus in Sichuan and Chongqing is about 34.83%, but most of the tinnitus is short-lived and has low loudness, which will not affect the patients. Only a small number of patients with tinnitus (3.99%) persist and affect their health and need treatment. The occurrence and exacerbation of tinnitus may be related to sleep, age, and noise exposure.
