Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Attecoube Lagune Neighborhood of Abidjan (Cote D'ivoire)

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a severe, long-term, life-threatening respiratory illness. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of COPD and the factors associated with its prevention in the population of the Attecoube Lagune neighborhood of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Material and methods: A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study lasting 2 months was carried out in the Attecoube Lagune neighborhood of Abidjan in 2022. A questionnaire was used to collect information on sociodemographic, clinical and environmental characteristics. Baseline spirometry and a beta mimetic test were performed in all subjects surveyed to explore their respiratory function. Data analysis was performed using stata15.1 software. Results: A total of 170 residents were surveyed, including 103 women and 67 men, with a sex ratio (M/F) of 0.65. Mean age was 35.92 ± 15.28 years. The most frequent respiratory symptoms were chest tightness (29.41%), dyspnoea (28.82%) and cough (22.35%). The prevalence of COPD was 5.29% among Attecoube Lagune neighborhood residents. Tobacco smoke was strongly associated with COPD [OR = 7, 06; IC95%: 1.00–10.60; P < 0.05]. Conclusion: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was strongly associated with tobacco smoke in Attecoube Lagune neighborhood. Awareness-raising campaigns on the dangers of tobacco and health promotion are needed in this commune.