THE IMPACT OF EPISTAXIS ON QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDERN IN DAKAHLIA GOVERNORATE, EGYPT

Abstract

Background:Epistaxis is a common pediatric complaint, and it has a significant impact on quality of lifeamong
primary school children.
Objectives:To assess the impact of epistaxis on quality of life in primary school children age group from 6 to 12
years.
Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted on 312 child.Sample was collected by systematic random
technique from the children attending the previously mentioned health unit asking for any medical service from
the health units. We give questionnaire to every fourth child comes to the unit to reach 20 children per day and
we collect data day after day, 3 times per week.Participants’ data regarding quality of lifewas collected via
Pediatric Quality of Life questionnaire.
Results:Epistaxis affectson quality of lifeof the child. Itaffected on physical activities, emotional status, social
activities and school activities among the children had epistaxis.
Conclusion:Recurrent epistaxis can be troublesome and alarming for parents and children. and patients having
epistaxis reporting a significant impact on quality of life by affecting on physical activities, emotional status,
social activities and school activities among the children had epistaxis.