Awareness of risk factors of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Teenagers

Authors

  • Snehal A Salvi Author
  • Pragati Patil Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v27i3.2942

Keywords:

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, dizziness, risk factors.

Abstract

Aim: To find Awareness of risk factors of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Teenagers.

Materials and Method:   A total 246 subjects between age group 13-19 years for study considering inclusion criteria. Outcome assessment measures used is Standardized questionnaire.

Result: In the Teenage population, only 21.1% of participants were found to have knowledge and awareness about risk factors of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Conclusion: According to the report's findings, a few percent of adolescent populations are aware of and concerned about the risk factors associated with BPPV.  Enhanced awareness about the risk factors of BPPV among Teenagers could perhaps accelerate the treatment of vertigo and accelerate the general rehabilitation of affected individuals.

Author Biographies

  • Snehal A Salvi

    Final year Student, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra, India

  • Pragati Patil

    Assistant professor, Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Satara, Maharashtra, India

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Published

2024-10-28

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 3 (2024): September Issue

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Research Article

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Awareness of risk factors of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Teenagers. (2024). African Journal of Biomedical Research, 27(3), 967-971. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v27i3.2942