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The Relation between Asthma Control and Quality of Life in Children

M Banjari1, Y Kano1, S Almadani1

  • 1King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

International Journal of Pediatrics
|July 31, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Most children with asthma have poor asthma control and a lower quality of life. Psychosocial well-being in pediatric asthma patients requires further investigation for improved care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric pulmonology
  • Child psychology

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic condition globally, impacting children's quality of life.
  • Asthmatic children often experience altered lifestyles and psychosocial challenges.
  • Behavioral and emotional difficulties are frequently observed in children with asthma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess asthma control, quality of life, and psychosocial well-being in asthmatic children.
  • To investigate the relationship between asthma control and psychosocial outcomes in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study conducted over 8 months in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Involved 106 asthmatic children aged 7-17 years.
  • Utilized Asthma Control Test, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, and Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire; analyzed with SPSS.

Main Results:

  • 84% of participants exhibited poor asthma control.
  • Uncontrolled asthma was significantly associated with a poorer quality of life (p < 0.001).
  • No significant relationship was found between asthma control and psychosocial well-being (p = 0.58).

Conclusions:

  • The majority of asthmatic children suffer from poor asthma control and diminished quality of life.
  • Recommends assessing psychosocial well-being during clinic visits for holistic pediatric asthma care.
  • Highlights the need for further research into the psychological impact of asthma in children.
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