Table 4 Misconceptions on knowledge and perceptions about asthma in those with asthma (diagnosed or treated self-report), by socioeconomic status
From: Knowledge and perceptions of asthma in Zambia: a cross-sectional survey
Low (n = 84) | Medium (n = 22) | High (n = 10) | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asthma cannot be cured | 52 (61.9) | 19 (86.4) | 8 (80.0) | 0.063 |
When asthma attacks stop, you don’t have asthma anymore. | 14 (16.7) | 1 (4.5) | 1 (10.0) | 0.319 |
You can’t have asthma as an adult without having it as a child. | 16 (19.0) | 1 (4.5) | 0 (0.0) | 0.090 |
Is shortness of breath a sign of asthma? | 81 (96.4) | 18 (81.8) | 8 (80.0) | 0.024 |
Is tightness in the chest a sign of asthma? | 79 (94.0) | 19 (86.4) | 7 (70.0) | 0.038 |
Is wheezing after exercise a sign of asthma? | 77 (91.7) | 20 (90.9) | 9 (90.0) | 0.981 |
When a person has an asthma attack they should see a doctor immediately. | 74 (88.1) | 22 (100.0) | 8 (80.0) | 0.448 |
University Teaching Hospital is the best place to get treated for an asthma attack. | 31 (36.9) | 7 (31.8) | 2 (20.0) | 0.545 |
Tablets are better than inhalers for asthma treatment. | 42 (50.0) | 6 (36.4) | 3 (30.0) | 0.302 |