ArticleAsia Pacific allergy2022
The beliefs about allergic rhinitis and its treatment options from people in Central Thailand.
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Abstract
backgroundAllergic rhinitis (AR) has substantially negative impacts on patients' quality of life. Besides conventional medicines, many patients use alternative approaches, which sometimes were misconception.
objectiveThis study aims to explore and compare the beliefs about AR and its treatment options between 2 different groups; control and AR patient groups.
methodsA cross-sectional study of 518 respondents residing in the central region of Thailand has been conducted using a self-reported questionnaire which consists of 3 parts; personal profile, the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) questions, and the beliefs. ISAAC is applied for identifying respondents as the control or the AR group.
resultsFrom a total of 518 respondents, 311 (60.0%) were identified as the AR group. The demographic data between the control and the AR group has no statistical difference (
conclusionBoth groups of respondents mostly share common beliefs about AR characteristics and treatment options in which the AR group has higher percentage in some beliefs. Therefore, health literacy should be promoted in order to improve patient's care.
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