P-ISSN: 2664-1291, E-ISSN: 2664-1305
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2019, Vol. 1, Issue 2, Part A
Prevalence of childhood asthma among school children at Kakutur Village at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Ramya K, Samhitha J, Latha P and Dr. Indira S
Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway. Susceptible children, inflammation causes recurrent episode of wheezing, breathlessness chest lightness and cough especially at night or in the early morning. The asthma episodes are associated with air flow limitation or obstruction that is reversible either spontaneously or with treatment.
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of asthma among school children in selected schools.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of childhood asthma among school children. 2. To find association between the prevalence of childhood asthma and socio demographic variables of school children.
Methodology: 60 school children aged 6-15 years were selected by using Non-probability convenience sampling technique method from Kakutur Village, Nellore District.
Results: Regarding the prevalence of asthma among school children, 42(70%) had no asthma, 6(10%) had intermittent asthma, 8(13.33%) had mild persistent asthma, 2 (3.33%) had moderate persistent asthma and 2(3.33%) had severe persistent asthma.
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How to cite this article:
Ramya K, Samhitha J, Latha P, Dr. Indira S. Prevalence of childhood asthma among school children at Kakutur Village at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Int J Res Paediatric Nurs 2019;1(2):23-25. DOI: 10.33545/26641291.2019.v1.i2a.14
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