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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ASTHMA CONTROL IN CHILDREN RECEIVING OUTPATIENT ASTHMA MANAGEMENT AT CAN THO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
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Background: Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in children. The management of asthma in children presents a challenge for both patients and healthcare providers. Accordingly, understanding the factors associated with asthma control plays an essential role in evaluating and improving management effectiveness. Objectives: To describes the asthma control status and the factors associated with asthma control in children receiving outpatient treatment at Can Tho Children’s Hospital. Material and methods: An analytical cross-sectional design was employed in this study, with data collected from children with asthma who were treated and managed at the asthma clinic of Can Tho Children’s Hospital from June 2024 to December 2024. Results: The study showed that 56.3% of the children were male, 60.2% were in the 6–11 age group, and 50.4% had uncontrolled asthma. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses showed that a history of hospitalization for asthma exacerbation in the past year and parental asthma were associated with uncontrolled asthma in children. Conclusion: The study findings suggest that effective asthma prevention and management can reduce the frequency of acute exacerbations and highlight the critical role of parental involvement in asthma care. Enhancing parental engagement in asthma management may help lower the risk of uncontrolled asthma in children receiving outpatient management.
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asthma, uncontrolled, factors, children, management
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