Kef, KemalGuven, Selis2024-06-122024-06-1220201178-6965https://doi.org/10.2147/JAA.S279916https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14551/18287Introduction: Allergic rhinitis is a common disease in Turkey. However, there are not enough studies on its prevalence. Survey-based studies conducted by experienced and qualified researchers to large populations provide information about the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and risk factors associated with it. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and related factors in university students in Anatolia. Methods: An extended and modified form of The European Community Respiratory Health Survey was conducted to university students in Turkey. The data were obtained through a face-to-face interview method. R version 4.0.2 was used for statistical analysis. Data were presented as frequency and percentage. Chi-squared test of independence was used to analyze the relationship between allergic rhinitis diagnosis and other variables. Statistically significant variables were further analyzed with multivariate logistic regression test. Results: Data was collected from a total of 2020 participants, but 1714 participants were eligible for multivariate analysis. The mean age of the participants was 20.71 +/- 3.12 years; 42.88 (n= 735) were male, and 57.12% (n= 979) were female. While the rate of those who thought that they had nasal allergies was 23.862% (n = 409), the rate of those diagnosed by a doctor was 15.986% (n = 274). The most common allergic symptom in the participants was sneezing, and the most common triggering factor was house dust. Conclusion: We found a high prevalence of 15.986% doctor diagnosed allergic rhinitis among university students in Anatolia. Genetic, environmental and economic factors were associated with high prevalence of allergic rhinitis.en10.2147/JAA.S279916info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAllergic RhinitisAllergyEpidemiologyPrevalenceQuestionnaireAnatoliaQuality-Of-LifeAsthmaStatementChildrenSmokingDiseaseEczemaIgeArticle13589597Q2WOS:0005944652000012-s2.0-8509602504033204115Q2