Physicians' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Asthma Management in Aden- Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Ammar Assiri Basic Science Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Science & Technology, Aden, Yemen
  • Hamedah Nasr Basic Science Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Science & Technology, Aden, Yemen
  • Saber Thambri Basic Science Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Science & Technology, Aden, Yemen
  • Fatma Fares Basic Science Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Science & Technology, Aden, Yemen
  • Roza Qahtan Basic Science Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Science & Technology, Aden, Yemen
  • Ebrahim Afif Basic Science Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Science & Technology, Aden, Yemen
  • Osamah Almihraby Basic Science Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Science & Technology, Aden, Yemen
  • Fares M.S Muthanna Basic Science Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Science & Technology, Aden, Yemen

Keywords:

Asthma, Practice Knowledge, Management, Yemen

Abstract

Yemen is confronted with a significant health problem caused by asthma. Effective management of asthma hinges on healthcare practitioners possessing adequate understanding of the ailment and adhering to established guidelines. This study aimed to evaluate the basic knowledge and practices of Yemeni physicians about the treatment of asthma. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the Aden governorate of Yemen between September and December 2023. The study utilized convenience sampling, employing face-to-face and direct interview. The knowledge and practice of the participating physicians in regards to asthma management were evaluated using a recently developed questionnaire comprising of 8 items. The demographic characteristics of the participants were illustrated using descriptive statistics, and the data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Overall, the participants exhibited a modest level of understanding to the asthma intervention. The average proportion of physician's knowledge and understanding to the prescribed standards for asthma management is 2.6. Individuals who were in the age ≤ 35 years (53.8%) and had fewer than 5 years of work experience were identified as significant factors in asthma management. This study revealed that the percentage of physicians in Yemen who possessed adequate information regarding the recommended criteria for asthma treatment is moderate. Additional investigation is necessary to analyze the components associated with improved comprehension of asthma and adherence to guidelines.

References

Moorman JE, et al. National surveillance of asthma: United States, 2001–2010. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat. 2012;3(35).

Song P, Adeloye D, Salim H, Dos Santos JP, Campbell H, Sheikh A, Rudan I. Global, regional, and national prevalence of asthma in 2019: a systematic analysis and modelling study. J Glob Health. 2022 Jun 29;12:04052.

World Health Organization. (2023). Health emergencies. ttps://www.who.int/emergencies/overview

Mortimer, K., Reddel, H. K., Pitrez, P. M., & Bateman, E. D. (2022). Asthma management in low- and middle-income countries: case for change. European Respiratory Journal, 60(3).

Doe, J., Smith, J., & Lee, M. (2023). The impact of research misconduct on asthma treatment guidelines and patient outcomes: A critical analysis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 151(1), 123–132.

Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). (2023). Global strategy for asthma management and prevention. https://ginasthma.org/

Ho, J., Bender, B. G., Gavin, L. A., O'Connor, S. L., Wamboldt, M. Z., & Wamboldt, F. S. (2003). Relations among asthma knowledge, treatment adherence, and outcome. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 111(3), 498-502.

Adeniyi, B., Ilesanmi, O., Obaseki, D., Desalu, O., Betiku, B., & Erhabor, G. (2017). Relationship between knowledge and quality of asthma care among physicians in South-West Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 20(5), 566-572.

Price, D., Fletcher, M., & Van Der Molen, T. (2014). Asthma control and management in 8,000 European patients: the REcognise Asthma and LInk to Symptoms and Experience (REALISE) survey. NPJ primary care respiratory medicine, 24(1), 1-10.

Haughney, J., Price, D., Barnes, N. C., Virchow, J. C., Roche, N., & Chrystyn, H. (2010). Choosing inhaler devices for people with asthma: current knowledge and outstanding research needs. Respiratory medicine, 104(9), 1237-1245.

Dahmash EZ. Physicians’ knowledge and practices regarding asthma in Jordan: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health. 2021;9:712255. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.712255

Bontsevich RA, Mikhno AV, Dudchenko OV, et al. Assessment of physicians’ and medical majors’ knowledge of asthma basics: current results of the ASSA-II study. Res Results Pharmacol. 2019;5(2):79–88. doi: 10.3897/rrpharmacology.5.36621

Published

2024-04-10

How to Cite

Ammar Assiri, Hamedah Nasr, Saber Thambri, Fatma Fares, Roza Qahtan, Ebrahim Afif, Osamah Almihraby, & Fares M.S Muthanna. (2024). Physicians’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Asthma Management in Aden- Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study. Libyan Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences, 2(1), 32–37. Retrieved from https://ljmas.com/index.php/journal/article/view/14

Issue

Volume 2, Issue 1, 2024

Section

Life Sciences
Copyright & Licensing
Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.