DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS COMPARISON OF ASTHMATIC PATIENTS IN THE DISTRICT OF SARGODHA

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease affecting a significant portion of thepopulation worldwide, including Pakistan. This study aimed to compare the demographic details ofasthmatic patients in the district of Sargodha, Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 300asthmatic patients attending two tertiary care hospitals in the district of Sargodha. Data on age, gender,residence, occupation, education, and family history of asthma were collected through a structuredquestionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. The majority of the patients werefemales (54.7%), and the mean age was 38.5 years. Most of the patients were from rural areas (61.3%),and the majority were housewives (38%). A significant association was found between gender andoccupation (p<0.05). Moreover, a positive family history of asthma was reported by 28.7% of thepatients. The findings of this study suggest that asthma is more prevalent among females and peopleliving in rural areas in the district of Sargodha. The high percentage of positive family history indicatesa genetic predisposition to the disease. These results could be helpful for the development of effectiveasthma management strategies in the region.