Assessment of Asthma Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice among Health Professionals at Two Hospital Settings in Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Asthma is one of the most common diseases in the world, with particularly high prevalence in KSA. Poor
asthma management compliance, including inaccurate diagnoses, inappropriate medication use, poor
patient knowledge, low understanding of the disease, unsatisfactory self-management adherence, incorrect
techniques in administering inhalant medications and insufficient education are known to exist. The aims of
this study is to assess asthma knowledge, attitudes and practice among the health professionals within two
hospitals in Tabuk city, Saudi Arabia. This survey was carried out using self-reporting questionnaires. The
hospital was a Level 3 site because it has an Emergency department that is open for admissions 24 hours a
day, and is equipped with a Medical Assessment Unit. For this survey, a descriptive approach was adopted.
112 (n=112) health professionals were interviewed (nurses n=65 and doctors n=47) through the use of a
convenience sample. The data was collected using a combination of two questionnaires, both of which were
validated and deemed reliable while inclusive of demographics. Findings may also be used in the planning
and implementation of awareness programmes about asthma care and its treatment. Finally, the findings
of the study may be valuable to researchers interested in conducting further studies to improve asthma
management.