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Bronchial AsthmaOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Background: Patients with asthma, especially children, appear likely to suffer from psychological problems, particularly anxiety and depression. Children with asthma and comorbid psychiatric disorders have more impaired functioning in both emotional and physical arenas than children with either disease alone, with poorer control of asthma and greater health care utilization.Aim of the Work: To study anxiety and depression in asthmatic children and their primary care giver in relation to the degree of asthma control and clinical manifestations. Patients and Methods: This is a cross sectional study, it was conducted at pediatric pulmonology clinic Children’s hospital, Ain Shams University, during the period from Mar 2016 to Nov 2016. It included 90 asthmatic children and adolescents from those regularly attending the clinic. Results: The frequency of child anxiety and caregiver depression were significantly higher among group 3 (uncontrolled group) than group 1 (controlled) and group 2 (partially controlled) (P<0.05). Conclusion: presence of high levels of anxiety and depression in asthmatic children and their primary caregivers also there was a strong association between anxiety and depression, and asthma control.