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Impact of asthma control on quality of life among palestinian children

Ali Aldirawi1,2, Ahmad R Al-Qudimat3, Tamara Al Rawwad4

  • 1Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China.

Scientific Reports
|February 27, 2025
PubMed

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Most children with asthma in Palestine have uncontrolled symptoms, leading to poor quality of life. Improving asthma control significantly enhances health-related quality of life for pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Public Health
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition in children.
  • Pediatric asthma significantly impacts health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
  • Understanding asthma control's effect on HRQoL is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between asthma control levels and HRQoL in pediatric patients.
  • To identify factors influencing asthma control and HRQoL in the West Bank, Palestine.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 182 pediatric asthma patients and their mothers.
  • Data collection via self-administered questionnaires assessing demographics, asthma control, and Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life.
  • Statistical analysis to determine the relationship between asthma control and HRQoL.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of uncontrolled asthma was observed (71.9%).
  • Children with uncontrolled asthma reported significantly poorer HRQoL (approx. 70%).
  • Conversely, only 2.7% of children with controlled asthma experienced reduced HRQoL.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma control is strongly linked to health-related quality of life in pediatric patients.
  • Interventions focusing on asthma management education for children and parents are recommended.
  • Policy implications include prioritizing programs to improve pediatric asthma control and well-being.

Keywords:
AsthmaAsthma controlChildrenPalestineQuality of life

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