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ArticlePloS one2026

Prevalence and associated risk factors of tinnitus among Palestinian adolescents aged 15-18: A cross-sectional study.

Saad Al-Lahhaam, Raghad Dweikat, Tala Nazzal, Aman Maraqa, Joud Khalil, Tala Albadawi, Raghad Doufish, Wa'd Amer, Mustafa Ghanim, Mohammad Abuawad and 6 more

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Saad Al-LahhaamDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Basic Clinical Skills, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Raghad DweikatDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Tala NazzalDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Aman MaraqaDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Joud KhalilDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Tala AlbadawiDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Raghad DoufishDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Wa'd AmerDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Mustafa GhanimDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Basic Clinical Skills, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Mohammad AbuawadDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Basic Clinical Skills, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Amer GhrouzDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Samar AlkhaldiDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Laith El-LahhamFaculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Majdi DwikatDepartment of Allied and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Maha RabayaaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Basic Clinical Skills, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Malik AlqubDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Basic Clinical Skills, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7374-177X

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Abstract

backgroundTinnitus is a prevalent condition worldwide, particularly among adolescents, that has a substantial impact on quality of life, yet it remains an understudied issue.

objectivesThis study aims to determine the prevalence of tinnitus and its associated risk factors among Palestinian adolescents aged 15-18.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2025. A convenience sample of participants was recruited. The study utilized the European School for the Interdisciplinary Tinnitus Research Screening Questionnaire.

resultsA total of 1,131 participants were enrolled in the study, with 64.5% being females. The prevalence of tinnitus among the study sample was 532, representing 47% of the population. Females had a higher prevalence of tinnitus, with 370 affected (50.7%) compared to males (40.4%). Significant associations were found between tinnitus and several factors: age, positive family history of tinnitus (threefold increased risk), sensitivity to external sounds (2.7 times higher likelihood), slight hearing difficulty in noisy environments (1.7 times higher risk), pain symptoms (double the risk), and difficulty falling asleep (1.8 times higher risk). Notably, the majority of affected participants (71.5%) had never sought professional care for their tinnitus.

conclusionAlthough Tinnitus is common among Palestinian adolescents aged 15-18 years, the majority of affected participants did not seek professional care for tinnitus. These findings highlight the importance of conducting further research to shed insight into this prevalent and neglected health priority.

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TinnitusAdolescentArabsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceQuality of LifeRisk FactorsSurveys and Questionnaires

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