Awareness of risk factors of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Teenagers

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.