Evaluation of Quality of Life, Sleep Disturbances, and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Asthmatic Children

Hülya Köse; Esra Sizer

Article Details

Evaluation of Quality of Life, Sleep Disturbances, and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Asthmatic Children

Authors:

Hülya Köse | Esra Sizer

Publisher:

Dicle University

Main Topics:

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi | Tıp Eğitimi | Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.52 Issue 3, pp.525-534

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358321

pISSN:

1300-2945

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Objective: Asthma is a long-term respiratory condition marked by episodes of wheezing, difficulty breathing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and coughing. Individuals with asthma may face an increased risk of several mental health issues. Our objective was to investigate the impact of asthma on quality of life, sleep disturbances, and the presence of psychiatric disorders among those affected. Method: The study involved 64 patients aged 8 to 18 and 64 healthy controls. Families completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire SDQ, while children participated in the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children, the Quality of Life Scale for Children, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Results: Of the 64 participants in the patient and control groups, 33 51.56 were girls and 31 48.44 were boys. SDQ total scores and subgroup scales, e.g., behavioral problems, attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms ADHD, and peer problems, were statistically significantly higher than in the asthma group AG p0.008, p0.001, p0.038, p0.021. In asthmatic patients, the total score of the quality of life scale for children, physical health, psychosocial health, emotional functionality, social functionality, and school functionality subscale scores were statistically significantly lower than in the control group CG p0.001, p0.001, p0.001, p  0.005, p  0.043, p0.001. The AG exhibited substantially poorer sleep quality than the CG p0.001. Conclusion: Our study revealed that patients with asthma experience a reduced quality of life, with prevalent emotional challenges including attention deficits and anxiety, as well as difficulties with sleep quality. Consequently, it is important to consider psychological support as a fundamental aspect of the comprehensive treatment plan for these individuals.

 Objective: Asthma is a long-term respiratory condition marked by episodes of wheezing, difficulty breathing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and coughing. Individuals with asthma may face an increased risk of several mental health issues. Our objective was to investigate the impact of asthma on quality of life, sleep disturbances, and the presence of psychiatric disorders among those affected. Method: The study involved 64 patients aged 8 to 18 and 64 healthy controls. Families completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire SDQ, while children participated in the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children, the Quality of Life Scale for Children, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Results: Of the 64 participants in the patient and control groups, 33 51.56 were girls and 31 48.44 were boys. SDQ total scores and subgroup scales, e.g., behavioral problems, attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms ADHD, and peer problems, were statistically significantly higher than in the asthma group AG p0.008, p0.001, p0.038, p0.021. In asthmatic patients, the total score of the quality of life scale for children, physical health, psychosocial health, emotional functionality, social functionality, and school functionality subscale scores were statistically significantly lower than in the control group CG p0.001, p0.001, p0.001, p  0.005, p  0.043, p0.001. The AG exhibited substantially poorer sleep quality than the CG p0.001. Conclusion: Our study revealed that patients with asthma experience a reduced quality of life, with prevalent emotional challenges including attention deficits and anxiety, as well as difficulties with sleep quality. Consequently, it is important to consider psychological support as a fundamental aspect of the comprehensive treatment plan for these individuals.

 Objective: Asthma is a long-term respiratory condition marked by episodes of wheezing, difficulty breathing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and coughing. Individuals with asthma may face an increased risk of several mental health issues. Our objective was to investigate the impact of asthma on quality of life, sleep disturbances, and the presence of psychiatric disorders among those affected. Method: The study involved 64 patients aged 8 to 18 and 64 healthy controls. Families completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire SDQ, while children participated in the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children, the Quality of Life Scale for Children, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Results: Of the 64 participants in the patient and control groups, 33 51.56 were girls and 31 48.44 were boys. SDQ total scores and subgroup scales, e.g., behavioral problems, attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms ADHD, and peer problems, were statistically significantly higher than in the asthma group AG p0.008, p0.001, p0.038, p0.021. In asthmatic patients, the total score of the quality of life scale for children, physical health, psychosocial health, emotional functionality, social functionality, and school functionality subscale scores were statistically significantly lower than in the control group CG p0.001, p0.001, p0.001, p  0.005, p  0.043, p0.001. The AG exhibited substantially poorer sleep quality than the CG p0.001. Conclusion: Our study revealed that patients with asthma experience a reduced quality of life, with prevalent emotional challenges including attention deficits and anxiety, as well as difficulties with sleep quality. Consequently, it is important to consider psychological support as a fundamental aspect of the comprehensive treatment plan for these individuals.

 Amaç: Astım, tekrarlayan hırıltı, nefes darlığı, göğüste sıkışma hissi ve öksürük ile karakterize kronik bir hava yolu hastalığıdır. Astım hastaları çeşitli psikolojik sorunlar açısından risk altındadır. Bu çalışmada, astım hastalarında yaşam kalitesini, uyku bozukluklarını ve psikiyatrik komorbiditeleri incelemeyi amaçladık. Yöntemler: Çalışmaya 8-18 yaş arası toplam 64 astım hastası ve 64 sağlıklı kontrol dahil edildi. Aileler Güçlü Yönler ve Zorluklar Anketini SDQ doldururken, çocuklar Çocuklar İçin Durumluk-Sürekli Kaygı Envanteri, Çocuklar İçin Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği ve Pittsburgh Uyku Kalitesi İndeksini tamamladı. Bulgular: Hasta ve kontrol gruplarındaki 64 katılımcının 33ü 51.56 kız, 31i 48. 44 erkekti. SDQ toplam puanları ve alt grup ölçekleri örn. davranış problemleri, dikkat eksikliği ve hiperaktivite belirtileri DEHB ve akran sorunları astım grubunda AG istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede daha yüksekti p0.008, p0.001, p0.038, p0.021. Astım hastalarında, Çocuklar İçin Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği toplam puanı, fiziksel sağlık, psikososyal sağlık, duygusal işlevsellik, sosyal işlevsellik ve okul işlevselliği alt ölçek puanları kontrol grubuna göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede düşüktü p0.001, p0.001, p0.001, p  0.005, p  0.043, p0.001. AG, KGye göre anlamlı derecede daha kötü uyku kalitesi sergiledi p0.001. Sonuç: Çalışmamız, astım hastalarında yaşam kalitesinin bozulduğunu, dikkat eksikliği ve anksiyete gibi duygusal sorunlar yaşadıklarını ve uyku kalitesinin düşük olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Bu nedenle, psikolojik desteğin genel tedavi planının önemli bir parçası olması gerekmektedir.

Article Details

Evaluation of Quality of Life, Sleep Disturbances, and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Asthmatic Children

Authors:

Hülya Köse | Esra Sizer

Publisher:

Dicle University

Main Topics:

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi | Tıp Eğitimi | Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.52 Issue 3, pp.525-534

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358321

pISSN:

1300-2945

asthma

quality of life

sleep disturbancesastım

yaşam kalitesi

uyku bozukluğu.

Issues

Article Details

Evaluation of Quality of Life, Sleep Disturbances, and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Asthmatic Children

Authors: Hülya Köse | Esra Sizer

Publisher: Dicle University

Main Topics: Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi | Tıp Eğitimi | Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Journal: Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.52 Issue 3, pp.525-534

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001358321

pISSN: 1300-2945

asthma

quality of life

sleep disturbancesastım

yaşam kalitesi

uyku bozukluğu.

Issues

Authors:

Hülya Köse | Esra Sizer

Publisher:

Dicle University

Main Topics:

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi | Tıp Eğitimi | Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.52 Issue 3, pp.525-534

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358321

pISSN:

1300-2945