Awareness of Various Aspects of Asthma
24/10/2022
Background:
Objective: The study focuses on awareness of various aspects of asthma, including its causes, implications and perception of the disease among the general Polish population and among people living with asthma.
Methodology: The study was conducted using a quantitative online interview method (CAWI) on the SW Panel research panel, with a questionnaire comprising 16 questions.
Target group: A nationwide sample of Poles aged 18–78, including both non-asthmatics (N=945) and asthmatics (N=200).
Fieldwork:
The study was conducted between 12 April 2021 and 26 April 2022. Various aspects of asthma awareness were analysed, including causes, symptoms, types of asthma, treatment, and the relationship between asthma and physical activity and cigarette smoking.
Results:
Although asthma is not a rare disease in the strict sense of the definition, reaching people who suffer from the condition presents a certain research challenge. An undeniable strength of the study is the comparison of experiences and awareness between two distinct groups (patients undergoing therapy and healthy individuals). The study findings shed light on the general level of knowledge among the public and among people living with asthma in Poland. They reveal differences in awareness between asthmatics and non-asthmatics, and highlight areas requiring further education and awareness-raising, such as the correct use of medication, the impact of lifestyle on asthma, and an understanding of the relationship between asthma and physical activity or cigarette smoking.
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