Epidemiology of Childhood Asthma in Fayoum City (District) Egypt

Eldin, Esam; El, Gad; Ahmed, Rab; Kamel, Ashraf Sayed; Amin, Sayed; Hashem, Alaa

doi:10.20510/ukjpb/4/i4/112413

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“…In Egypt, Bronchial asthma was prevalent among schoolchildren in El-Fayoum city [district] at 6.3% [20] . Most of the pitfalls of asthma treatment are under diagnosis and under treatment in childhood asthma.…”

Section: Asthma and Socio-demographic Charactersmentioning

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Predictors of Asthmatic Children's Quality of Life in Damietta Governorate, Egypt

Yousef

Imam

Mahmmoud

et al. 2021

International Journal of Medical Arts

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Background: Bronchial asthma is the most prevalent illness among children and teenagers. It is considered a major cause of morbidity. The physical, social, and psychological domains of childhood asthma are all affected. Aim of the work:To measure the pediatric asthma quality of life [PAQOL] levels within asthmatic children and its main predictors in Damietta, Egypt.Methods: An analytical cross-sectional survey was carried out utilizing a questionnaire that assesses [PAQOL] levels with related socio-demographic factors and asthma control levels. Asthma control level was tested by an asthma control test questionnaire. PAQLQ as a dependent variable and other plausible independent variables were analyzed by a stepwise linear regression model. Results: Two hundred participants, aged 7-17 years were included; [56%] were females, [30.5%] residing in urban areas, and [77%] had belonged to middle and low socioeconomic classes. Gastro-esophageal reflux [GER] was shown to have a significant positive correlation with allergic rhinitis [P< 0.01] and obesity [P< 0.01]. Otherwise, GER was shown to be negatively correlated with asthma control status [P< 0.01]. Mean ± standard deviation [SD] of overall, activity and Emotion domains scores of QOL were 4.51± 1.3, 4.52± 1.25, and 4.54± 1.39 respectively. While more than 50% of the symptoms domain scores were more than 4.7. Low socioeconomic level [P< 0.01], poor asthma control [P< 0.01], and positive history for controller medications [P< 0.05] were significant predictors for lower asthmatic children's quality of life. Conclusion:Asthmatic children tend to have a poorer quality of life. To provide effective asthma treatment to the general public, prescribers and patients must both understand and be educated. Healthcare providers should consider PAQOL with greater attention to children with poor socio-economic standards and uncontrolled asthma in the management plan.

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Section: Asthma and Socio-demographic Charactersmentioning

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Predictors of Asthmatic Children's Quality of Life in Damietta Governorate, Egypt

Yousef

Imam

Mahmmoud

et al. 2021

International Journal of Medical Arts

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“…It mainly occurs in young children and has an 8%–28% incidence and prevalence globally, and it is increasing yearly 4 . In Egypt, the prevalence of asthma among school children in the Nile Delta region is about 7.7% 5 with probably underdiagnosis and undertreatment, particularly among children from less wealthy families 6 . Other studies reported an incidence of 9.4% in 11–15‐year‐old adolescents 7 .…”

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A protocol for adapting a clinical practice guideline for the treatment of paediatric asthma for the Egyptian Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee

Abdel Baky,

Youssef,

Elsholkamy

et al. 2024

Clinical and Public Health Guidelines

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IntroductionPaediatric asthma is a prevalent and chronic respiratory condition affecting children worldwide. This protocol outlines the methodology for developing a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for the management of paediatric asthma. The goal of this guideline is to provide evidence‐based recommendations for healthcare professionals, improving the quality of care and health outcomes for paediatric patients with asthma.MethodsWe will use the ‘Adapted ADAPTE’ adaption method, a systematic approach to adapt existing guidelines, which consists of three phases (setup, adaptation and finalisation phases), nine modules and 24 steps, with adaptations to the process and tools to suit the Egypt healthcare context and resources.QuestionsClinical questions were prepared using the patient population, interventions, professionals, outcomes and healthcare context (PIPOH) model. This CPG protocol addresses critical clinical questions at the heart of effective asthma management in children. It focuses on the diagnosis of paediatric asthma, considering age‐specific clinical presentations and diagnostic tests, assessment of asthma severity, control medications like inhaled corticosteroids, long‐acting β‐agonists and others, with an emphasis on appropriate tools and criteria. The CPG also delves into the realm of long‐term control treatment, exploring the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, while considering individualised needs. Furthermore, it examines strategies for monitoring and adjusting treatment plans over time, ensuring optimal care. These clinical questions form the foundation of the CPG, facilitating evidence‐based care delivery and enhancing health outcomes for paediatric asthma patients.

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Epidemiology of Childhood Asthma in Fayoum City (District) Egypt

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Predictors of Asthmatic Children's Quality of Life in Damietta Governorate, Egypt

Predictors of Asthmatic Children's Quality of Life in Damietta Governorate, Egypt

A protocol for adapting a clinical practice guideline for the treatment of paediatric asthma for the Egyptian Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee

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