Prevalence and Epidemiological Determinants of Tinnitus in the Southern Region of Saudi Arabia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

/OBJECTIVES: Tinnitus is a significant global health concern with substantial geographic variation in prevalence. However, data on tinnitus epidemiology in southern Saudi Arabia remain limited, despite emerging evidence suggesting a relatively high regional burden. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of tinnitus and identify its epidemiological determinants among adults in southern Saudi Arabia.

✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change — this is a regional prevalence study providing epidemiological baseline data, not a clinical intervention trial.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Regional prevalence data from underrepresented populations help calibrate global tinnitus burden estimates and may inform targeted screening programs in the Middle East.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Community-based cross-sectional design targeting the southern region of Saudi Arabia.
02Addresses a recognized gap in Middle Eastern tinnitus epidemiology.
03Identifies epidemiological determinants (risk factors) associated with tinnitus prevalence.
04Findings can inform regional public health and audiology resource planning.
05Published in a peer-reviewed audiology journal (MDPI Audiology Research).

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

ClaimEvidenceSupport

There is a measurable prevalence of tinnitus in the southern region of Saudi Arabia with identifiable epidemiological determinants.

studypartially supported

✦ Research metadata ✦

PMID: 42496267
DOI: 10.3390/audiolres16040101.
Journal: Audiology Research
Publication type: research_article
Evidence level: 4
Population: Community-dwelling adults in the southern region of Saudi Arabia
Intervention: Survey-based assessment of tinnitus prevalence and associated epidemiological factors

Primary outcomes

Prevalence rate of tinnitus; Epidemiological determinants associated with tinnitus

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