Table 2 Knowledge, attitude, and practice of ear care

Knowledge

Yes

No

Should earwax be removed continuously?

205 (46%)

241 (54%)

Does perforation in ear require surgery?

211 (47.3%)

235 (52.7%)

Does sudden exposure to loud noise can damage your hearing ability?

402 (90.1%)

44 (9.9%)

Do you require medical consultation and help because of poor hearing ability?

349 (78.3%)

97 (21.7%)

Does high and low altitude may cause ear pain?

421 (94.4%)

25 (5.6%)

Attitude

Yes

No

Do you believe exposure to loud noise cause deafness?

261 (58.5%)

185 (41.5%)

Do you recommend putting water while bathing?

45 (10.1%)

401 (89.9%)

Do you think that ear piercing must be done as early as possible from birth?

249 (55.8%)

197 (44.2%)

Should visit your ENT specialist in certain interval?

304 (68.2%)

142 (31.8%)

Do you realize the importance of neonatal screening for hearing status?

415 (93%)

31 (7%)

Practice

Yes

No

Do you have habit of ear cleaning with sharp objects like pencils, pins, and ear buds?

82 (18.4%)

364 (81.6%)

Do you normally blow your nose vigorously when you have cold or influenza?

229 (51.3%)

217 (48.7%)

Do you normally use eardrops without doctor consultation when you have an ear pain?

94 (21.1%)

352 (78.9%)

Do you use headsets when listening to loud music for long period of time?

187 (41.9%)

259 (58.1%)

Do you use oils in ear?

25 (5.6%)

421 (94.4%)