Factors associated with uncontrolled asthma in adult asthmatics in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ultimate goal of asthma treatment is long-term control. Uncontrolled asthma is a major public health problem worldwide, but there is a lack of data on asthma control and its causes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Objective

To determine the socio-demographic, environmental, clinical, and biological factors and comorbidities associated with uncontrolled adult asthma in Kinshasa, DRC.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional study of 216 male and female asthmatics aged 18 and over consecutively recruited from tertiary clinics and the community in Kinshasa between June 2017 and February 2018. For each subject, socio-demographic, clinical, para clinical and environmental data were recorded. Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) values were o

SUBMITTER: Kabengele BO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6472784 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature