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Meriem Mjid1, Imen Ayadi2, Khadija Echi1

  • 1LR12SP08, Department of Pneumo-allergology, Rabta Hospital, Tunis. Faculty of Medicine of Tunis- University of Tunis El Manar- Tunis- Tunisia.

La Tunisie Medicale
|February 19, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Asthma treatment compliance is low in Tunisia, affecting disease control. Improving patient education and addressing socioeconomic barriers are crucial for better asthma management.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Asthma management remains a global challenge, with suboptimal control affecting a significant portion of patients.
  • Medication non-adherence is a primary driver of poor asthma control, necessitating identification of associated factors.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate treatment compliance rates among Tunisian asthma patients.
  • To identify patient-related factors influencing therapeutic adherence in this population.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study of 165 Tunisian adults found 45% non-adherence to asthma medications, with uncontrolled asthma in 50%.
  • Higher socioeconomic status and a history of coronary artery disease were linked to better adherence, while obesity was associated with lower adherence.

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Impact:

  • Findings highlight the critical need for enhanced patient education strategies to improve asthma management in Tunisia.
  • Addressing socioeconomic disparities and treatment access is essential to overcome barriers to therapeutic compliance and improve patient outcomes.