Kimesh Loganathan Naidoo, Sindisiwa Dladla, Reratilwe Ephenia Mphahlele, Gioia Mosler, Sophie Muyemayema, Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Elizabeth Mkutumula, Olayinka Olufunke Adeyeye, Olayinka Goodman, Yetunde Kuyinu, Rebecca Nantanda, Emmanuel Addo-Yobo, Sandra Kwarteng Owusu, Bernhard Arhin, Ismail Ticklay, Hilda Angela Mujuru, Jonathan Grigg, Refiloe Masekela
Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease among school-going adolescents worldwide. However, the burden of severe asthma is highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to explore teachers' perceptions of asthma care across six African countries. We conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) using a semi-structured interview guide. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. FGDs were conducted in Kumasi(Ghana), Blantyre (Malawi), Lagos (Nigeria), Durban (South Africa), Kampala (Uganda), and Harare (Zimbabwe) between 01 November 2020 and 30 June 2021...
September 23, 2023: NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine