Authors : Shakila Khatun; Manashi Mazumdfr; Mousumi; Vulu Sarker; Suma Talukder; Joly Khatun; Gulenur Jannat; Papi Rani Sarker; Saeeda Tasnim; Sultana Khatun; Asma Khanam; Sabitri Sammader; Nargis Parvin

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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Abstract : Background: Asthma is one of the most common major non-communicable diseases. It is a global problem today that can attack adults with high morbidity and mortality rates.  Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the level of Knowledge on Self-care Management among Asthma Patients at Specialized Hospital in Dhaka.  Methods: A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was carried out from July 2023 to June 2024. The study sample 50 patients through the following purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection through face- to-face interview and descriptive statistics (mean, frequency, percentage) was done for data analysis.  Results: The study result showed that the mean age of the respondents was 42.8 years. 54% respondents were female and 46% were male. Among the respondents 82% were married, 12% were unmarried and 6% were widowed. 50% completed HSC, 8% were completed SSC, 32% were completed primary education and rest of 10% respondents had no any formal education. 40% female respondents were housewife; 32% male respondents were business man. The overall findings showed that 62% respondents had poor level of knowledge and only 6% respondents had excellent level of knowledge, 4% had very good level of knowledge, 10% had good level of knowledge, 18% had average level of knowledge regarding self-care management of asthma.  Conclusion: The researchers concluded that the patients had not sufficient knowledge about self-management of asthma. In this context, this study suggested that the need of awareness programme or health education programme about self-care management of asthma is expected to improve public knowledge.

Keywords : Asthma Patient, Knowledge, Self-care Management, Dhaka

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