Allergic rhinitis in college students at Dongguan: a cross-sectional survey on disease burden, knowledge, and self-management.

IF 3.3 Q2 ALLERGY

Frontiers in allergy Pub Date : 2025-06-17 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/falgy.2025.1605074

Xin Peng, Haiyi Yan, Haixin Feng, Shiqing Huang, Bingsong Zhang, Xueqin Huang

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Abstract

This study examined the prevalence, clinical characteristics, disease knowledge, and quality of life impact of allergic rhinitis (AR) among college students in Dongguan, China. Using a customized questionnaire, we surveyed 1,531 participants (response rate: 85.1%) and identified an AR prevalence of 18.68% (95% CI: 16.72-20.63%). The study identified significant gaps in AR management, including underutilization of allergen testing (only 44.21% of AR patients underwent skin prick testing) and limited medication knowledge among 73% of participants. Environmental control measures were often neglected, and health education was inconsistently delivered, with 72.03% of students relying on the internet for AR information. The findings underscore the need for enhanced health education, improved access to diagnostic testing, and patient-centered communication strategies. Digital platforms and peer-led interventions are recommended to address these gaps and improve AR self-management.

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东莞市大学生变应性鼻炎：疾病负担、知识和自我管理的横断面调查

本研究调查了东莞地区大学生变应性鼻炎（AR）的患病率、临床特征、疾病知识及对生活质量的影响。使用定制的问卷，我们调查了1531名参与者（回复率：85.1%），并确定AR患病率为18.68% （95% CI: 16.72-20.63%）。该研究发现了AR管理方面的重大差距，包括过敏原检测的利用不足（只有44.21%的AR患者进行了皮肤点刺试验）和73%的参与者的药物知识有限。环境控制措施经常被忽视，健康教育不连贯，72.03%的学生依赖互联网获取AR信息。研究结果强调需要加强健康教育，改善获得诊断检测的机会，以及以患者为中心的沟通策略。建议采用数字平台和同行主导的干预措施来解决这些差距，并改善AR的自我管理。

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