EPIDEMIOLOGY OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN BURAYDAH

Background: Asthma is a one of the most widely spread chronic disease in children that can cause a significant co-morbidity illness. Until now, no data available to estimate the prevalence of asthma in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. Objective: This study aims to estimate the prevalence rate and the epidemiological characteristics of bronchial asthma among primary school children in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study will be conducted in general primary Buraydah schools, by using pre-tested, well-constructed self-administered standardized and validated Arabic version questionnaire, which will be directly to parents of students or guardians. Result The prevalence of Asthma in our study was 29.1% among children whose age between 5 and 15 years in Qassim Region. Conclusions The prevalence of Bronchial asthma in Buraydah is higher than those reported in other local areas. Key words:Asthma, children, epidemiology, Buraydah, Saudi Arabi