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CC BY 4.0 · Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2025; 29(04): s00451810049
DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1810049
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The Awareness of the Jordanian Population Regarding Intranasal Corticosteroids' Uses for Allergic Rhinitis

Authors

  • Hasan Ibrahim Al-Balas

    1   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

  • Almu'atasim Khamees 

    2   Department of General Surgery, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital, Ministry of Health, Irbid, Jordan
    3   Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

  • Tala Abd Aljaleel Okour

    3   Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

  • Ruaa Ismail Ababneh

    3   Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

  • Bara' Hussein Al-Smadi

    3   Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

  • Leen Mohamad Almomani

    3   Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

  • Reem Nazem BaniHani

    3   Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

  • Marah Akram AlRawashdeh

    3   Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

Funding This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
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Abstract

Introduction

Intranasal corticosteroids are widely regarded as the most efficacious remedy for managing moderate to severe allergic rhinitis. However, the Jordanian population's understanding and attitudes toward the safe and proper use of these medications remain ambiguous.

Objective

This study was undertaken to evaluate Jordanian individuals' awareness of intranasal corticosteroids by examining their present perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors regarding these pharmaceuticals.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study within the adult Jordanian demographic using an online survey based on a structured questionnaire.

Results

The study comprised 1509 participants, revealing that 34.2% of the adult Jordanian population suffers from allergic rhinitis, with a prevalence of 39.5% in males and 60.5% in females. Among individuals with allergic rhinitis, 34.1%, 38.4%, 67.1%, and 43.2% hold beliefs regarding the impact of intranasal corticosteroids on blood sugar, blood pressure, pregnancy, and obesity, respectively. Notably, 67.8% of allergic rhinitis patients in our study actively use intranasal corticosteroids, and users demonstrate a significantly higher level of awareness compared with non-users, as we found significantly higher awareness levels among allergic rhinitis patients regarding possible side effects compared with non-allergic rhinitis group (p-value = < .0001, 0.0019, 0.0109, <.0001 and 0.0034) for blood sugar, blood pressure, pregnancy, children less than 5 years and obesity respectively.

Conclusion

The results obtained from this research underscore the critical need for educational initiatives and interventions to enhance understanding and utilization of these medications within Jordan. These efforts can significantly contribute to improved patient outcomes and decreased healthcare expenses.

Keywords

allergic rhinitis - intranasal corticosteroids - awareness - knowledge

Authors' Contributions

HIA, AK: conceptualization, methodology, data collection, data interpretation, writing – review & editing; TAO, RIA, BHA, LMA, RNB, MAA: data collection, manuscript preparation; HIA, AK: contributed equally to the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.


Data Availability Statement

Data supporting the results of this study are available upon a reasonable request from the corresponding author.




Publication History

Received: 24 May 2024

Accepted: 19 June 2025

Article published online:
16 October 2025

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Bibliographical Record
Hasan Ibrahim Al-Balas, Almu'atasim Khamees, Tala Abd Aljaleel Okour, Ruaa Ismail Ababneh, Bara' Hussein Al-Smadi, Leen Mohamad Almomani, Reem Nazem BaniHani, Marah Akram AlRawashdeh. The Awareness of the Jordanian Population Regarding Intranasal Corticosteroids' Uses for Allergic Rhinitis. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2025; 29: s00451810049.
DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1810049