<![CDATA[LATAR BELAKANG: Otitis Media Supuratif Kronis (OMSK) adalah peradangan telinga tengah karena adanya perforasi membran timpani, serta ditandai dengan keluarnya sekret secara terus-menerus atau berulang selama lebih dari 3 bulan. Angka peristiwa OMSK di negara berkembang sangat tinggi dibandingkan dengan negara maju karena aspek higiene yang kurang, aspek sosio-ekonomi, gizi rendah, kepadatan penduduk, minimnya sarana pelayanan kesehatan, dan masih terdapatnya kesalahpahaman masyarakat terhadap OMSK ini sehingga tidak berobat hingga tuntas. Status sosio-ekonomi adalah salah satu faktor risiko terbesar pada otitis media. METODE: Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif yang melibatkan 52 pasien OMSK poliklinik THT-KL RSUD Waled RSUD Waled. Data penelitian diperoleh dari kuesioner. HASIL: Berdasarkan tingkat pendidikan terbanyak terdapat pada tingkat pendidikan SD yaitu sebanyak 18 responden (34,6%), berdasarkan pekerjaan didapatkan bahwa proporsi pasien terbanyak yang tidak bekerja sebanyak 33 responden (63,5%), berdasarkan penghasilan didapatkan bahwa proporsi pasien terbanyak dengan penghasilan < Rp. 2.430.780 sebanyak 51 responden (98,1%), dan berdasarkan status sosio ekonomi pasien OMSK poliklinik THT-KL di RSUD Waled mayoritas adalah pasien dengan sosial ekonomi rendah 38 pasien (73,1%). SIMPULAN: Diketahui status sosio ekonomi pasien OMSK di RSUD Waled. Kata Kunci: Gambaran, status sosio ekonomi, Otitis Media Supuratif Kronis (OMSK). ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a condition where the middle ear becomes inflamed because of a hole in the eardrum. It is identified by the continuous or recurrent discharge of fluids for more than three months. Unfortunately, developing countries experience a higher number of CSOM cases than developed countries because of poor hygiene, socio-economic factors, low nutrition, population density, and lack of health services. Furthermore, there is a lack of public understanding about CSOM, which means people may not seek complete treatment. One of the biggest risk factors for otitis media is socio-economic status. METHODS: A study involving 52 patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) was conducted at the ENT polyclinic in Waled Hospital. Data was collected through questionnaires.. RESULTS According to the research, it was found that out of the respondents, 18 patients (34.6%) had attained education up to the elementary school level. Additionally, 33 patients (63.5%) among them were not employed and based on income, 51 patients (98.1%) had an income less than Rp. 2,430,780. The socio-economic status of the patients in the ENT polyclinic at Waled Hospital revealed that the majority of the patients, 38 patients (73.1%), belonged to the low socio-economic group. CONCLUSION: The socioeconomic status of patients with Central Serous Ophthalmopathy (CSOM) at Waled Hospital is established.]]>
