Abuekteish F, Alwash R, Hassan M, Daoud A S
Department of Paediatrics, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Ann Trop Paediatr. 1996 Sep;16(3):227-31. doi: 10.1080/02724936.1996.11747831.
In order to determine the prevalence of asthma and wheeze in Northern Jordan, a questionnaire was distributed to 3540 school children aged 6-12 years in Irbid City. The completed questionnaires were returned by 3182 children, a response rate of 90%. The prevalence of physician-diagnosed asthma was 4.1%. Wheezing was reported by 8.3% of children. The male:female ratio was 2:1 for both conditions. In order of frequency, the triggering factors were respiratory tract infections, cold environment, exercise and dust. Statistically significant associations between wheezing (including asthma) and a family history of asthma, recurrent chest infections, eczema, allergic rhinicis and parental smoking were detected. Mode of delivery, breastfeeding and the presence of pets at home were not significantly associated. The prevalence of childhood asthma in Northern Jordan is similar to that in some countries of the developed world. Underdiagnosis may explain the relatively low prevalence of asthma found in this study population.
为了确定约旦北部哮喘和喘息的患病率，在伊尔比德市向3540名6至12岁的学童发放了问卷。3182名儿童返回了填写完整的问卷，回复率为90%。医生诊断的哮喘患病率为4.1%。8.3%的儿童报告有喘息症状。两种情况的男女比例均为2:1。按频率排序，触发因素依次为呼吸道感染、寒冷环境、运动和灰尘。在喘息（包括哮喘）与哮喘家族史、反复胸部感染、湿疹、过敏性鼻炎和父母吸烟之间检测到具有统计学意义的关联。分娩方式、母乳喂养和家中有宠物与哮喘无显著关联。约旦北部儿童哮喘的患病率与一些发达国家相似。诊断不足可能解释了本研究人群中哮喘患病率相对较低的原因。
