Determinants of asthma among adults in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: a facility-based case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma is a public health concern affecting millions of productive age groups. Several studies were conducted on the determinants of asthma in children. However, little is known about the determinants of asthma among adults in Ethiopia. Understanding the determinants of asthma among adults can help reduce its burden. This study was aimed at identifying determinant factors for developing asthma among adults in Tigray hospitals.

Methods

A facility-based, unmatched case-control study design was conducted from January 1 to April 26, 2019. A total of 698 participants (228 cases and 470 controls) completed their guided interviews using structured and pretested questionnaires by trained data collectors. A modified standard questionnaire from the European Community Respir

SUBMITTER: Gebresillasie TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10773448 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature