Clinical and demographic risk factors associated with chronic suppurative otitis media.

Background: The incidence of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is high worldwide but increasing occurrence of complications appear peculiar to West Africa. However, knowledge of associated risk factors is sparse, we report the sociodemographic risk factors of CSOM with the aim of control of the disease and complications; and possible preventive strategies.

Method: This is a survey of children with CSOM in five sites spread in two suburban cities in two states in Nigeria.