The effect of the socioeconomic status on the measurement of asthma control.
The effect of the socioeconomic status on the measurement of asthma control.
- 2022
Background: The Asthma Control Test (ACT) is a commonly used scoring system for evaluation of asthma control in the pediatric and adult populations. Asthma control has been deemed poor in those economically disadvantaged. Objective: To study whether the ACT is affected by socioeconomic status (SES) as evaluated by the percentage of the federal poverty level and the education level. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study (N = 307), in which the patients were surveyed for demographics data and underwent ACT scoring, spirometry (forced expiratory volume in the first second of expiration) and fractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide testing. Results: There was a positive correlation of improved mean score on the ACT (p < 0.001) with higher education status and higher federal poverty level status. Conclusion: SES plays a factor in the way patients perceived their asthma control, and therefore affected how they scored on the ACT.
English
10.2500/aap.2022.43.210103 [doi]
*Asthma
Adult
Asthma/di [Diagnosis]
Asthma/ep [Epidemiology]
Breath Tests
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Exhalation
Forced Expiratory Volume
Humans
Nitric Oxide
Social Class
Spirometry
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency
Journal Article
Background: The Asthma Control Test (ACT) is a commonly used scoring system for evaluation of asthma control in the pediatric and adult populations. Asthma control has been deemed poor in those economically disadvantaged. Objective: To study whether the ACT is affected by socioeconomic status (SES) as evaluated by the percentage of the federal poverty level and the education level. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study (N = 307), in which the patients were surveyed for demographics data and underwent ACT scoring, spirometry (forced expiratory volume in the first second of expiration) and fractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide testing. Results: There was a positive correlation of improved mean score on the ACT (p < 0.001) with higher education status and higher federal poverty level status. Conclusion: SES plays a factor in the way patients perceived their asthma control, and therefore affected how they scored on the ACT.
English
10.2500/aap.2022.43.210103 [doi]
*Asthma
Adult
Asthma/di [Diagnosis]
Asthma/ep [Epidemiology]
Breath Tests
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Exhalation
Forced Expiratory Volume
Humans
Nitric Oxide
Social Class
Spirometry
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency
Journal Article