Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

Department of Animal Physiology, University of Lome, Lome, Togo

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• Research Article   
  Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Self-Management of Asthma among Students of Secondary School in Lome during Physical and Sport Activities
  Author(s): Akpadi Kouma Tarsiba*, Kossi Metowogo, Gafarou-Toure Abdoul Alassane, Yendoube T. Kantati, Mabozou Kpemissi, Kwashie Eklu-Gadegbeku and Kodjo Akikokou
  
  Background: Asthma is the most common disease in school-aged children, and the prevalence rate is increasing every year. In Africa, the prevalence is high in schools and reaches 16.8% among students and more particularly during Physical Activities (PA), where physical exercises contribute to the increase of the frequency of cases of asthma attack. In Togo, the prevalence rate being very high, a survey on the management of this disease could be beneficial. Objective: This study aims to assess students' knowledge, practices and self-management of asthma during physical activities. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study, by questionnaire, carried out from February to September 2020 among 40 asthmatics from secondary schools in Lome aged 11 to 18 years. The participants were students who had documentation prov.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2161-0673.2023.13.285

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