Quality of life of the children suffering from bronchial asthma.
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Public Health - Year 2009, Vol 119, Issue 3
Abstract
[b]Introduction[/b]. Bronchial asthma is the most frequent chronic respiratory disease in children. Epidemiological data suggest that in some countries the frequency and severity of its course, especially in children, has been increasing. Asthma, like any other chronic disease contributes to the deterioration of quality of life and may impair child’s development. [b]Aim[/b]. The purpose of study was to evaluate the quality of life of children suffering from bronchial asthma. Material and methods. The study covered 100 children treated for chronic bronchial asthma at the Pulmonological Outpatient Clinic, Children’s Clinical Hospital, Lublin. The research tools used in the study were: PAQLQ questionnaire, a questionnaire created for the purpose of the study and the analysis of medical records. [b]Results[/b]. According to 93% of surveyed children the disease and the treatment contribute to limiting of life activity. Asthma interfered with the emotional life too (95%). Statistic analysis confi rmed signifi cant relationship between the severity of disease and the quality of life (p=0.037). Within the last year high percentage of children (77%) required additional treatment for exacerbated asthmatic symptoms. The analysis confi rmed signifi cantly negative correlation between the frequency of emergency ambulant treatment and the quality of life (r=-0.332, p<0.001). A considerable majority of children (87%) were absent from school because of exacerbated symptoms of asthma. The analysis of correlation confi rmed signifi cantly negative relation between the frequency of school absence and the quality of life (r=-0.207, p<0.05). [b]Conclusions[/b]. The contribution of clinical variables in the quality of life of children with BA was the most signifi cant, however socio-demographic parameters were of secondary importance. The evaluation of particular components of the quality of life can help to establish individual therapeutic programs.
Authors and Affiliations
Alina Trojanowska, Andrzej Emeryk
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