Abstract

The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of MDI in parents of asthmatic patients. The KAP data was collected by face to face interview in the hospital, using a structured questionnaire on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices. A 50 item questionnaire was devised for the cross sectional survey based on comprehensive review of the subject. Prevalence of collected data was analyzed. Result: In KAP questionnaire, asthma affects lungs and is a life threatening condition was replied correctly by 63% and 40.5% cases. Only half of the parents (56%) knew that asthma is an allergic condition while wheeze as a symptom was identified correctly by 70.5% parents. Correct use of MDI was known to only 54.5% parents while only 25% were able to correctly practice all the steps. Missing of does was reported by 35.5% parents while misconception of asthma being a growth inhibitor was present in 22.5% parents. Conclusion: This KAP study was conducted to determine the knowledge of the MBBS students with regard to asthma and proper metered dose inhaler technique and various socio- demographic factors affecting them. Out of the 200 cases, 34% were in age range of 5 to 7 years while 45.5% and 20.5% were in the age group of 8-10 years and 11-12 years respectively. A total of 61% children were males while 39% were females. Correct usage of MDI by following all steps correctly was shown by only 25% parents.

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