Development of a framework for increasing asthma awareness in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma accounts for significant global morbidity and health-care costs. It is still poorly understood among health professionals and the general population. Consequently, there are significant morbidity and mortality rates throughout the globe. The aim of this study was to develop a framework to increase asthma awareness at Chitungwiza Hospital, Zimbabwe.

Methods

A modified Delphi model was used to collect data to develop a framework for increasing asthma awareness. At baseline (round 1) in-depth interviews with 44 medical doctors were carried out to understand the level of asthma awareness. Round 2 data collection was in the form of a workshop involving a total of 15 doctors, 30 nurses, four public relations officers, and two health education and promotion office

SUBMITTER: Ndarukwa P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6820964 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature