Abstract
Literature shows that COPD prevalence in Sri Lanka is similar to the global prevalence of 11.7%.Identification of risk factors associated with COPD is crucial for developing strategies in the prevention and treatment of COPD in Sri Lanka.To determine the association of selected risk factors that affect COPD,a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in NHRD,Sri Lanka in 2018,with a randomly selected 175 COPD patients,using an interviewer-administered questionnaire.Association of age,gender,occupational exposure,smoking,and air pollution were evaluated by descriptive analysis method.The study sample constituted with an average age of 67(±10SD) years,78.9% males and 21.1% females. Exposure to risk factors among the sample was;active tobacco smoking 70.3% (Table 1),passive tobacco smoking 28%,high-risk occupational exposure 62.7%,and daily biomass smoke exposure(firewood) 46.9%.Practice on occupational safety measures was 26.9%.A significant positive correlation could not be found between knowledge and attitude on avoiding active smoking(p=0.27).A significant positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude on avoiding passive smoking(p=0.041,r=0.293).In conclusion,tobacco smoking was the most predominant risk factor for COPD with the patients in NHRD.Exposure to occupational hazards and biomass smoke were considerable risk factors for COPD.
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Cite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2020; 56: Suppl. 64, 3168.
This abstract was presented at the 2020 ERS International Congress, in session “Respiratory viruses in the "pre COVID-19" era”.
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