Factors affecting asthma control in pregnancy: A cross-sectional study

Asthma control in pregnant women remains of utmost importance; suboptimal control can have adverse repercussions on both fetal and maternal health. The objective was to identify the factors that affect asthma control in pregnant Pakistani women presenting to a tertiary care hospital. This descriptiv...

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Published in:Pakistan journal of medical sciences 2024-07, Vol.40 (6), p.1146-1150
Main Authors: Toori, Kaleem Ullah, Qureshi, Muhammad Arsalan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Asthma
Body mass index
Cohort analysis
Compliance
Education
Hospitals
Inhalers
Original
Parity
Patient compliance
Pregnancy
Pregnant women
Pulmonology
Quality of life
Regression analysis
Respiratory agents
Sample size
Variables
Womens health
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Summary:Asthma control in pregnant women remains of utmost importance; suboptimal control can have adverse repercussions on both fetal and maternal health. The objective was to identify the factors that affect asthma control in pregnant Pakistani women presenting to a tertiary care hospital. This descriptive, cross-sectional research was conducted at KRL General Hospital between 1 November 2022 to 30 April 2023. Non-probability technique was used to sample one hundred and forty-five pregnant women with confirmed bronchial asthma irrespective of their trimester presented. Data regarding demographics and factors affecting asthma control was collected. The mean age was 30.39 ± 4.33 years, with two-thirds (65%) being multiparous. Approximately 48% of participants were non-compliant with treatment, and less than 40% achieved adequate asthma control. A chi-squared test applied showed that multiparity (p = 0.003), treatment compliance (p < 0.001), BMI (p < 0.001), and proper inhaler technique (p < 0.001) were statistically significant factors affecting asthma control in pregnant women while, the level of education and household income did not exhibit a significant association. Multiple regression analysis qualified higher BMI, multiparity, treatment compliance, and inhaler technique as significant predictors of asthma control amongst pregnant women. Ensuring asthma control during pregnancy is important. This study identified BMI, multiparity, inhaler technique, and treatment compliance as factors that affect asthma control in pregnant women. Addressing these factors through regular antenatal check-ups can significantly mitigate risks and promote the optimal health of both maternal and fetal lives.
ISSN:1682-024X
1681-715X
DOI:10.12669/pjms.40.6.8659