A Cross - Sectional Study to Assess the Breathing Efficacy Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at Gims Hospital Gadag
Abstract: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in India, affecting approximately 30 million people. This study aimed to identify the socio - demographic factors influencing COPD symptoms using the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) among 100 patients at GIMS Hospital Gadag. Utilizing a quantitative cross - sectional research design and purposive sampling, the data revealed significant associations between CAT scores and socio - demographic factors such as family income (x=17.23, P
Keywords: COPD, socio - demographic factors, CAT score, family income, tobacco use
How to Cite?: Rekha K. B., Dr. Sanjay M Peerapur, Usha H. T, "A Cross - Sectional Study to Assess the Breathing Efficacy Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at Gims Hospital Gadag", Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 290-291, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24705160753, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24705160753