A Cross-Sectional Study in Iraq to Evaluate the Quality of Life of Pediatric Patients with Asthma

Abstract

Background: Children are the group most at risk of developing asthma, a condition that can significantly impact their quality of life. Objective: The focus of our study was largely on the asthma impact of asthma on the quality of life of children.

Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study of asthma patients identified at different hospitals in Iraq between March 14th, 2022, and May 25th, 2023, was provided. Children with asthma, ages 6 to 13, were enrolled in our study. Proceeding from that, we evaluated the kids' quality of life using the Peds QL score for (social performance, physical performance, emotional performance, and school performance). The data from the study were statistically analysed using SPSS version 25.

Results: Our study has indicated that asthma have affected on children patients ages from 8-13 years. Walking and playing football were the two patient activities that were shown to be most influenced by asthma in our study: 22% and 20% of children with asthma, respectively. Secondary outcomes included the quality-of-life assessment for asthma patients using Peds QL, which showed that the most important elements for both male and female children's development are their physical and emotional performance. The risk variables that were shown to have an influence on the quality of life of pediatric patients were family history, parental smoking exposure, and the severity of the patient's asthma. These factors were shown to be the most important.

Conclusion: According to our findings, the most significant risk variables affecting the quality of life for patients' children are age, obesity, family history, the severity of their asthma, and parental smoking exposure.