TY  - JOUR
T1  - Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Bronchial Asthma in a Tertiary Care Hospital: Cross Sectional Study
AU - Kariyath, Ashna AU - Suresh, P.M. AU - Jose, J. 
JO  - Research Journal of Medical Sciences
VL  - 18
IS  - 11
SP  - 681
EP  - 685
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1815-9346
DO  - makrjms.2024.11.681.685
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=makrjms.2024.11.681.685
KW  - Bronchial asthma
KW  - pediatric
KW  - quality of life
KW  - PAQLQ
KW  - school absenteeism
KW  - asthma severity
AB  - 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.
ER  -