Challenges in the diagnosis of asthma in children, what are the solutions? A scoping review of 3 countries in sub Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma is the commonest chronic respiratory tract disease in children. In low-income countries, challenges exist in asthma diagnosis. In surveys done in children, the prevalence of 'asthma' defined by symptoms is high compared to 'doctor diagnosed asthma'. The questions answered by this review are (i) What challenges have been experienced in the diagnosis of asthma in children? (ii) What solutions will address these challenges?

Methods

The Arksey and O'Malley's framework for scoping reviews was used for the study methodology, while the PRISMA-ScR checklist guided the reporting process. Electronic databases: PubMed Central, EMBASE and Google Scholar were searched. Primary quantitative and qualitative studies and reviews from 2010 to 2021, from Nigeria, South Africa

SUBMITTER: Magwenzi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9487077 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature