Role of knowledge and attitude in asthma self-management and control among adult patients in Burao, Somaliland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma remains a significant public health challenge worldwide, with high prevalence of uncontrolled cases in low- and middle-income countries. In Somaliland, evidence regarding the role of patient knowledge and attitude in asthma self-management is limited.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the influence of knowledge and attitude on asthma self-management and control among adult patients in Burao, Somaliland.

Methods

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May to June 2025 in four hospitals in Burao. A total of 363 adult asthma patients were selected using systematic random sampling. Data were collected through structured interviewer-administered questionnaires assessing sociodemographic, behavioural and clinical characteristics, asthm

SUBMITTER: Nuh AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706204 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature