ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Prevalence of uncontrolled asthma and its associated factors among adult asthmatic patients attending hospitals in Burao City, Somaliland.
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Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of uncontrolled asthma and its associated factors among adult asthmatic patients attending hospitals in Burao, Somaliland, in 2025. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted at four hospitals from May 1 to June 15, 2025, among 363 adult asthma patients selected using systematic random sampling. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. Asthma diagnosis was confirmed by spirometry performed within 3 months before enrollment, demonstrating reversible airflow obstruction. Descriptive statistics summarized the sample characteristics. Variables with Result: Out of 382 adult asthma patients approached, 363 were included in the study, yielding a response rate of 98.4%. The mean age of participants was 47.6 ± 9.98 years, with 56.8% being male. Uncontrolled asthma was identified in 57.9% of the participants. Multivariable analysis revealed significant associations with poor medication adherence (AOR = 27.89; 95% CI: 7.75-100.30; Conclusion: The burden of uncontrolled asthma in Burao City is high, with modifiable factors such as medication adherence and follow-up care playing a vital role. Targeted interventions addressing these factors are crucial to improving asthma control in this setting.
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