Association of Asthma Control With Caregivers' Knowledge and Practices for Children With Asthma in the Tabuk Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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作者
Alsayed, Badr [1 ]
Alatawi, Abeer [2 ]
Alatawi, Omniyyah M. [1 ]
Alatawi, Rawan H. [1 ]
Alfuhaymani, Asmaa M. [1 ]
Aljohani, Jomanah K. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Tabuk, Internal Med, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
[2] Univ Tabuk, Nursing, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
关键词
caregiver; practices; knowledge; asthma control test; asthma; CHILDHOOD ASTHMA; PRACTICE KAP; ADULTS; PARENTS; MANAGEMENT; AWARENESS; ATTITUDE;
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10.7759/cureus.35162
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
IntroductionAsthma is a chronic heterogeneous inflammatory disease that affects millions of individuals around the globe. Standardized asthma management is crucial to maintain and control the disease. Caregivers are the leading players in managing asthma during childhood. Studies are lacking in the Tabuk region. The aim of this study was to elucidate knowledge levels and common practices of caregivers of pediatric patients with asthma in the Tabuk region of Saudi Arabia and its impact on asthma control.MethodologyA validated cross-sectional survey of the population of the Tabuk region was conducted from July 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022. Convenience sampling via an internet-based questionnaire within the study area was deployed, followed by phone interviews.ResultsA total of 393 caregivers completed the questionnaire, and the data were analyzed. The median age of asthmatic children was nine years, and most of them were males (60.8%). Most caregivers had a higher education (62.1%). The symptoms of allergic rhinitis were found in almost 80% of children. Pulmonary function tests were performed in 42.5% of children, and only one-third underwent radioallergosorbent (RAST) skin testing. About half the children had an asthmatic attack and an emergency department visit once during the previous 12 months, and most were hospitalized during that period. Most caregivers showed good knowledge (score=7) about symptoms of asthma and factors that could worsen the child's asthma, as well as good asthma control practices (score >= 7). Children with poorly controlled asthma were younger, had significant allergic rhinitis symptoms (30%), and underwent pulmonary function tests (60%).ConclusionIn the Tabuk region, the extent of asthma control was significantly associated with caregivers' knowledge and practices for children with asthma. Future public education campaigns should focus on closing the observed knowledge and practice gaps to reduce the impact of childhood asthma.
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