Prevalence of Asthma and Related Factors Among Adolescents

Section: Original Articles
Issue
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): Volume 12 Issue 1
Published
Jan 12, 2024
Pages
92-102

Abstract

Objective: This research aims to evaluate the prevalence of asthma among adolescents and identify associated factors within health centers in Mosul, Iraq.Methods : A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in Mosul's health centers, including the Al-Sfina, Umm Al-Manasis, Al-Houd, and Ashwirat health centers, between May and July. The study focused on patients with asthma in adolescents, with a sample size of at least 290 based on the G-Power analysis for cases where the universe is unknown. Data collection involved face-to-face interactions, using the "personal information model" and the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) scale.Results: The study included adolescents aged 6-17 years diagnosed with asthma, with a higher prevalence among women. Statistical analysis revealed a positive and significant correlation between asthma risk factors and age, income, economic level, smoking, and chronic diseases (p < .05). No significant relationship was found between asthma risk factors, gender, and family size.Conclusions The study concludes that adolescents face elevated risk factors, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.Recommendations: The study suggests implementing educational courses for patients and their families to improve disease management.

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Authors

Ceyhun TÜRKMEN

Ph.D. Nursing, Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, ankr Karatekin University, Turkey

Ahmad Mahdi Salih

M.Sc. Nursing, Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, ankr Karatekin University, Turkey

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