Abstract

Background: Appendicitis is inflammation of appendix, which a small tube attached to large intestine.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out from Sep to Dec, 2021, in student dorm of M.O. Saror, in Almatma town. Aimed to measuring the incidence of Appendicitis among female students and her awareness about disease. One Hundred female students were selected and interviewed randomly, and questionnaire was used to collecting data from respondents. The findings of this study showed that the incidence of appendicitis was 16% during the year 2021. 85% was known appendicitis, Also the psychological and economic factors are most effects resulting from appendicitis.
Conclusion: The study recommends reducing the consumption of spicy and seed-containing foods, and encourages the intake of foods that may help prevent appendicitis, such as fenugreek and barley.

Keywords:Appendicitis; Caecum; Bacterial infection; Awareness; Female students