Adult Self Management Program for Asthma : In Saudi Arabian Region

Globally, asthma is one of the major non-communicable diseases with 235 million people currently suffering from the condition. In Saudi Arabia, there is a 4% prevalence of asthma amongst the adult population. Review of current evidence identified that asthma was more prevalent in individuals with less education and those less activated lo self-manage the condition. Local culture and developing a program with health professionals played an important role in improving the education of patients managing the disease. This study aimed to develop an adult asthma patient self-management education programme that took into account the Saudi context and culture.

Author: Arshad Jawed, Hamad G Dailah

Publisher: Eliva Press

Publication Date: Nov 15, 2022

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9994983776

ISBN-13: 9789994983773