Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Asthma in Children With Allergic Rhinitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma frequently coexist in children, with substantial overlap in pathophysiology and clinical management. Understanding caregivers' perspectives is important for improving disease control and outcomes. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of caregivers of children with AR toward associated asthma.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in December 2023 at the pediatric outpatient clinic of an international hospital and two tertiary hospitals in Shanghai, China. Caregivers of children diagnosed with AR, rhinitis, asthma, or a history of wheezing were invited to complete the survey.

Results

A total of 460 participants completed the questionnaire, of whom 316 (68.7%) were female. The medi

SUBMITTER: Jiang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12521876 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature