Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The objective of treating asthmatic patients is to obtain optimal control of the disease. Knowledge of the predictive factors of non-control of asthma, especially modifiable factors, will allow targeted action to improve control of the disease. The objective of the study was to assess asthma control using the Asthma Control Test (ACT) and to identify sociodemographic, environmental and clinical factors associated with asthma uncontrolled. Methods: Retrospective observational study carried out at the pulmonology department in Casablanca, covering the files of asthmatic patients. Results: 384 patients were included in the study, 70% were women, the average age was 38 years (±18.5). The prevalence of uncontrolled asthma at the time of the study was 48%. Poor compliance with treatment (p=0.001), poor technique for using the devices by the patient (p=0.007), smoking (p=0.013), obesity (p=0.036), lack of activity physical condition (p=0.019), the presence of allergic rhinitis (p=0.03) and low educational level (p=0.017) were the main factors associated with non-control of asthma. Conclusion: The present study identified a high prevalence of uncontrolled asthma and factors that may contribute to poor asthma control. Therapeutic education and management of comorbidities are the cornerstones of asthma management.
Source: SAS Journal of Medicine
Authors: K. Chaanoun, N. Zaghba, H. Benjelloun, N. Yassine
Institution: University of Hassan II Casablanca
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403501993