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Ahmed, R, Osman, R, Nightingale, Rebecca, Nagem, D, Thomson, Rachael, Malmborg, R, Elmustafa, M, Amaral, A F S, Patel, J, Burney, P, El Sony, A and Mortimer, Kevin 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8118-8871
(2023)
'Prevalence and determinants of chronic respiratory diseases in adults in rural Sudan'. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Vol 27, Issue 11, pp. 841-849.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) greatly contribute to worldwide mortality. Despite new data emerging from Africa, prevalence estimates and determinants of CRDs in rural settings are limited. This study sought to extend the existing research conducted in urban Sudan by conducting a rural comparison.
METHODS:
Participants aged ≥18 years (n = 1,850), living in rural Gezira State completed pre-and post-bronchodilator spirometry and a questionnaire. Prevalence of respiratory symptoms and spirometric abnormalities were reported. Regression analyses were used to identify risk factors for CRDs.
RESULTS:
Prevalence of chronic airflow obstruction (CAO) was 4.1% overall and 5.5% in those aged ≥40 years. Reversibility was seen in 6.4%. Low forced vital capacity (FVC) was seen in 58.5%, and at least one respiratory symptom was present in 40.7% of the participants. CAO was more common among people aged 60-69 years (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.13-3.82) and less common among highly educated participants (OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.27-0.93). Being underweight was associated with lower FVC (OR 3.07, 95% CI 2.24-4.20).
CONCLUSIONS:
A substantial burden of CRD exists among adults in rural Sudan. Investment in CRD prevention and management strategies is needed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | WF Respiratory System > WF 140 Diseases of the respiratory system (General) |
| Faculty: Department: | Clinical Sciences & International Health > Clinical Sciences Department |
| Digital Object Identifer (DOI): | https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.22.0655 |
| SWORD Depositor: | JISC Pubrouter |
| Depositing User: | JISC Pubrouter |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Nov 2023 09:54 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Nov 2023 09:54 |
| URI: | https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/23415 |
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