Author(s): Lubna Khreesha, Baeth Al-Rawashdeh, Mohammed Tawalbeh, Amer Sawalha*, Maryam Doudin, Mahmoud Dardas, Hamza Mahafda, Rand Omari, Zain Bello, Abdelkareem Alhyari
Background: Tinnitus is a common complaint that carries a significant impact on life. However, there is paucity of data regarding this condition in Jordan. Our study is the first study to demonstrate the prevalence of tinnitus in Jordan and its characteristics. Methods: A sample of 1060 participant’s representative of the Jordanian population was invited to answer a questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised of 15 questions about tinnitus and its characteristics. The data was collected over a year (2016-2017). Results: The prevalence of tinnitus was 28.8% with 72.8% reporting non-pulsatile tinnitus, 95.5% reporting intermittent tinnitus and 57.4% had bilateral tinnitus. There was no significant difference found between males and females (p value: 0.786). There was significant correlation between tinnitus, vertigo, and dizziness (p value < 0.0001). Conclusion: Tinnitus is a common condition with high prevalence in Jordan denoting the significance of diagnosis and offering treatment especially for debilitating cases.
