Authors :
Jegathishan E.; Ragul R. C.; Rajarathishan R.; Rajesh G.; Ramakrishnan M.; Sangameswaran B.; Kannan S.
Volume/Issue :
Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May
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https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May089
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Abstract :
Background:
Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions of people worldwide, remains a significant public health
problem especially in underdeveloped countries. Uncontrolled symptoms and frequent flare-ups arise from poor selfmanagement, improper use of the inhaler, and inadequate understanding of the illness. Pharmacists plays a crucial role in
the disease management via education, counselling, and monitoring.
Aim & Objectives:
To assess and compare the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour (KAP) related to asthma care among patients and
pharmacists as well as the impact of pharmacist-led counselling on asthma self-management.
Methods:
A future observational study was conducted across three months in hospital and community pharmacy settings. 101
pharmacists and 156 asthma patients participated. Data collected using self-administered, systematic questionnaires
created from contemporary asthma treatment guidelines. Descriptive and inferential statistical research were conducted to
evaluate KAP levels and correlations with significance.
Keywords :
Attitudes, Inhaler Strategy, Asthma, Patient care, Knowledge, Practice, Pharmacist Intervention.
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Background:
Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions of people worldwide, remains a significant public health
problem especially in underdeveloped countries. Uncontrolled symptoms and frequent flare-ups arise from poor selfmanagement, improper use of the inhaler, and inadequate understanding of the illness. Pharmacists plays a crucial role in
the disease management via education, counselling, and monitoring.
Aim & Objectives:
To assess and compare the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour (KAP) related to asthma care among patients and
pharmacists as well as the impact of pharmacist-led counselling on asthma self-management.
Methods:
A future observational study was conducted across three months in hospital and community pharmacy settings. 101
pharmacists and 156 asthma patients participated. Data collected using self-administered, systematic questionnaires
created from contemporary asthma treatment guidelines. Descriptive and inferential statistical research were conducted to
evaluate KAP levels and correlations with significance.
Keywords :
Attitudes, Inhaler Strategy, Asthma, Patient care, Knowledge, Practice, Pharmacist Intervention.
