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Determinants of asthma control among children in Saudi Arabia

Abdulaziz A BinSaeed1, Armen A Torchyan, Abdulmajeed A Alsadhan

  • 1Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz Research Chair of Epidemiology and Public Health, College of Medicine, King Saud University , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia .

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
|December 19, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Poor asthma control in children is linked to lower family income and crowded living conditions. Increasing caregiver knowledge and family size can improve childhood asthma management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Environmental Health
  • Socioeconomic Determinants of Health

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition in children, significantly impacting quality of life.
  • Uncontrolled asthma poses a substantial burden on pediatric patients and their families.
  • Identifying risk factors for poor asthma control is crucial for effective management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the key factors associated with inadequate asthma control in pediatric populations.
  • To explore the relationship between socioeconomic status, family dynamics, and childhood asthma control.
  • To identify potential targets for interventions aimed at improving asthma outcomes in children.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted involving children aged 4-11 years diagnosed with asthma.
  • Asthma control was assessed using the validated Childhood Asthma Control Test.
  • Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to determine associations between various factors and asthma control status.

Main Results:

  • Over half (59.3%) of the children studied exhibited uncontrolled asthma.
  • A higher number of siblings was significantly associated with improved asthma control (OR=0.31 for 2-3 siblings, OR=0.13 for 4+ siblings).
  • Increased caregiver knowledge of asthma (OR=0.87) and higher household income were linked to better asthma control, while low income (

Conclusions:

  • Socioeconomic factors, including family income and household crowding, play a significant role in pediatric asthma control in Saudi Arabia.
  • The number of siblings and caregiver's asthma knowledge are also important determinants of asthma control in children.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the complex interplay of these factors and develop targeted interventions.
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