@article{MAKHILLRJMS2024181131792,
    title = {Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Bronchial Asthma in a Tertiary Care Hospital: Cross Sectional Study},
    journal = {Research Journal of Medical Sciences},
    volume = {18},
    number = {11},
    pages = {681-685},
    year = {2024},
    issn = {1815-9346},
    doi = {makrjms.2024.11.681.685},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9346&doi=makrjms.2024.11.681.685},
    author = {Ashna,P.M. and},
    keywords = {Bronchial asthma, pediatric, quality of life, PAQLQ, school absenteeism, asthma severity},
    abstract = {Bronchial asthma adversely impacts children's Quality of Life (QoL) across
physical, emotional, and social domains. This study assesses QoL in
pediatric asthma patients and identifies factors contributing to impaired
well-being. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 children
aged 6-18 years with physician-diagnosed asthma at a tertiary
hospital. QoL was assessed using the Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life
Questionnaire (PAQLQ). Asthma severity, exacerbation frequency, school
absenteeism, hospitalizations, and socioeconomic status were recorded.
Statistical analysis included t-tests, ANOVA, and logistic regression.
Moderate (42.5%) and severe (22.5%) asthma were common. QoL scores
declined significantly with increased severity (p<0.001), with the activity
limitation and emotional domains most affected. Predictors of
impaired QoL included severe asthma (OR = 5.21), frequent exacerbations
(OR = 4.38), hospitalizations (OR = 3.95), absenteeism >10 days
(OR = 3.65) and low socioeconomic status (OR = 2.12). Bronchial asthma
substantially impairs QoL in children and adolescents, especially in severe
cases. Interventions targeting asthma control, psychological support, and
socioeconomic disparities are essential for improving pediatric QoL.}
    }