Evaluation of asthma and COPD awareness in primary care doctors in Turkey

Ersu, Refika; G, Bingöl Karakoç; Yıldız, Füsun; Köktürk, Nurdan; Mungan, Dilşad; Ekinci, Banu; Gemicioğlu, Bilun; Aa, Yorgancıoğlu

doi:10.5578/tt.26564

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“…According to a study conducted in primary care in Kuwait in 2014, doctors' asthma knowledge and treatment scores were found to be low (12). Similar results were obtained in a study on family physicians in Türkiye in 2016 (5). Similar to other studies in the literature, in this study, physicians' general knowledge of asthma diagnosis and treatment were low.…”

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“…To the question asked about the prevalence of asthma in adults in Turkey, 32.0% of the physicians answered 7%-8% and 7.5% gave the answer of 15%-20%. When we look at other studies, we see that similar results are obtained (5). The low percentage of correct answers given by physicians to this question, we attribute due to regional differences in the prevalence rate and the possibility that its emphasis in adults may be overlooked.…”

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confidence: 69%

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Evaluation of family physicians’ knowledge level, attitudes and behaviours on Asthma, COPD

YILDIZ,

KUŞ,

GÜMÜŞTAKIM

et al. 2023

Interdisciplinary Medical Journal

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Objective: The most common complaints about chest diseases that we encounter in family practice centers are of asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thus, it was aimed to evaluate the attitudes, behaviors and knowledge level of family physicians on asthma and COPD. Methods: Our research is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Our study was conducted between September-November 2019 by including family physicians, family physician research assistants and family physician specialists. 387 physicians participated in the study. The 35-question survey in our study consists of sociodemographic data and consists of questions aiming to evaluate the knowledge level, attitudes and behaviors on asthma-COPD. Results: A total of 387 family physicians including 251 family physicians, 31 family physician specialists and 105 family physician research assistants were included in this study. When the rates of using the spirometry device in suspected asthma-COPD, were compared, the difference between family medicine research assistants and family physicians was found to be statistically significant (p

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confidence: 87%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 69%

Evaluation of family physicians’ knowledge level, attitudes and behaviours on Asthma, COPD

YILDIZ,

KUŞ,

GÜMÜŞTAKIM

et al. 2023

Interdisciplinary Medical Journal

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“…Among the participants, 47% declared that they did not know which organ was affected. Ersu et al investigated the awareness rate of COPD among primary care doctors, and approximately half of the primary care physicians answered that they were aware about COPD [5]. …”

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The Prevelance of Tobacco Use and the Factors Influencing in Students Studying at Two Dentistry Faculties in Turkey

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Aksoy

et al. 2016

Turk Toraks Dergisi

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease that is characterized by irreversible and progressive airflow limitations [1]. The prevalence of COPD is approximately 20%, and it is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality [1]. Morbidity and mortality rates due to COPD are gradually increasing, and COPD has been estimated to be third leading cause of death by the end of 2020 [2]. However, it is not yet appropriately diagnosed and treated.Although it is a frequent and severe disease, the general population lacks awareness on COPD. In a study from Canada, the awareness rate of COPD was 17%, whereas the awareness rates of breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, and Alzheimer's disease were 95%, 95%, and 94%, respectively [3]. In a study from Turkey, which is part of the Global Alliance Against Respiratory Disorders project, 49.6% of the participants correctly stated that COPD mainly affected the lungs [4]. Among the participants, 47% declared that they did not know which organ was affected. Ersu et al. investigated the awareness rate of COPD among primary care doctors, and approximately half of the primary care physicians answered that they were aware about COPD [5].

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“…Only 25.2% of the population accepted COPD to be a treatable disease. Ersu et al [6] investigated the awareness regarding COPD among primary care doctors in Turkey who were not previously provided any education. More than half of them correctly responded to the questions regarding the awareness and 83.4% of them considered spirometry to be a diagnostic tool.…”

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A Basic Question: Are Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Aware of Their Disease?

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OBJECTIVES:Increased awareness and understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is important for its management, but there are limited data regarding the basic knowledge among patients with COPD. This study aimed to evaluate the basic information and knowledge of patients who were specifically provided with a medical exemption certificate for COPD. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This cross-sectional, observational, single-center study was conducted at an outpatient clinic of our hospital and included 201 consecutive ambulatory patients who visited the outpatient clinic between January 01, 2015 and June 30, 2015. Data regarding sex, age, educational level, symptoms, smoking history, years since diagnosis, years since obtaining the exemption certificate, and COPD GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease-GOLD) stage were obtained. A questionnaire comprising 15 questions was used. RESULTS:The question regarding the organ primarily affected by COPD was correctly answered as "lung" by 145 (72%) of patients. In addition, 152 (76%) patients declared that they knew the localization of the affected organ; only 44 (22%) patients correctly located the organ on an image. Only seven (3.5% of the total) patients could correctly write "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease." CONCLUSION:The lack of awareness among patients with COPD emphasizes the lack in the field of patient education. Simple questionnaires can be used to determine and also to improve the awareness and basic knowledge among patients with chronic diseases. KEYWORDS:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, awareness of disease, patient education INTRODUCTIONChronic respiratory diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet that was updated in January 2017, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) claimed 3.2 million lives in 2015 and is projected to rank third in 2030, with 8.6% in burden of disease caused worldwidewhich is a modelling technique that combines multiple data sources to count and compare the total fatal and nonfatal health loss from diseases and injuries in a population [1]. In 2013, a survey regarding chronic diseases and risk factors conducted in Turkey reported that COPD prevalence based on self-reporting of a doctor's diagnosis or spirometry was 5.0% (4.9% in males and 5.1% in females). In addition, 46.1% of patients with COPD regularly used medication [2]. Many attempts are being made to mitigate the negative effects of COPD on the general health worldwide. Increasing the awareness level regarding the disease is one of the key components of these attempts. WHO established the Global Alliance Against Respiratory Disorders (GARD) project with the aim to reduce the global burden of chronic respiratory diseases. [3]. As a participant of GARD project, Turkey conducted studies to evaluate the knowledge and awareness regarding asthma and COPD in the general population [4]. Increased awareness and understanding of COPD is an important part of disease manage...

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Evaluation of asthma and COPD awareness in primary care doctors in Turkey

Cited by 6 publications

References 3 publications

Evaluation of family physicians’ knowledge level, attitudes and behaviours on Asthma, COPD

Evaluation of family physicians’ knowledge level, attitudes and behaviours on Asthma, COPD

The Prevelance of Tobacco Use and the Factors Influencing in Students Studying at Two Dentistry Faculties in Turkey

A Basic Question: Are Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Aware of Their Disease?

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