Protocol on a systematic review of qualitative studies on asthma treatment challenges experienced in Sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma is a major worldwide public health problem affecting an estimated 334 million people with over 300,000 deaths annually. Twenty-two million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) are lost annually due to asthma. The condition may present many challenges if not managed well and effectively. This systematic review will provide a comprehensive synthesis of qualitative literature regarding the challenges experienced in the management of asthma and strategies adopted to counter these challenges. The review will answer the following questions: (i) what challenges have been experienced in the treatment of asthma in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)? and (ii) what strategies have been used to overcome asthma treatment challenges in SSA?

Methods

The reviewers will search for

SUBMITTER: Ndarukwa P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6593567 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature