Effect Of Climate Change On Asthma Patients’ Quality Of Life

Abstract

Climate change has an effect on the most fundamental aspects of health. The risk of developing asthma increases with exposure to various environmental allergens, climate change, irritants such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, house dust mites, molds, and occupational exposure to chemicals, fumes, or dust. Aim: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of climate change on asthma patients’ quality of life.

Design: A descriptive research design was used in this study.

Setting: The study was conducted in outpatient chest clinic at Zagazig University Hospital.

Sample: Convenience sample was used to choice 116 asthmatic patients.

Tools: Data collection utilized three tools: Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, Asthma Control Test, and Climate Change Anxiety Scale.

Results: 63.8% of the studied sample were male. In addition, majority of patients (81 %) were married, and 79.3% of them were employed.  There was a positive correlation between patients’ quality of life, asthma symptoms control level, and climate change anxiety level.  

Conclusion: The study findings concluded that climate change has negative effects on asthma patients’ quality of life. 

Recommendation: Further studies including larger samples of patients from different geographical areas to generalize the results in Egypt.