Investigating the Status of Physical Activity, Adherence to Treatment, and Quality of Life in Individuals with Asthma

Background: Adherence to treatment and regular physical activity in individuals with asthma will culminate in favorable clinical outcomes, including an effective disease management and an improved quality of life.Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the physical activity level and association with adherence to treatment and quality of life in individuals with asthma.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 505 individuals referring to the respiratory ward of Vali-e-Asr Hospital in Zanjan, Iran.Participants were selected using a convenience sampling method.Data were collected using the socio-demographic information form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ), Modanloo Adherence to Treatment Questionnaire (MATQ), and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ).Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics & the Kruskal-Wallis test in SPSS software version 16.Results: The majority of participants were male (57.2%) with a mean (standard deviation [SD]) age of 66.35 (15.33) years.The physical activity level of the majority of participants was vigorous (43.4%).The mean (SD) total scores for adherence to treatment and quality of life were 120.83 (8.92) and 35.42 (5.02), respectively.According to the findings, physical activity had no statistically significant association with adherence to treatment (p=0.535) and quality of life (p=0.173). Conclusion:In the present study, physical activity level was vigorous in asthmatic participants.Adherence to treatment among participants was at a good level, and quality of life was at a moderate level.Therefore, the design of supportive educational interventions is recommended to improve quality of life and promote lifestyle modification in individuals with asthma. Implications for Nursing and Midwifery Preventive Care Encouraging adherence to treatment among individuals with asthma by nurses can prevent the occurrence of adverse events and unpleasant symptoms associated with the condition. By providing self-management training to individuals with asthma, nurses can play a significant role in improving quality of life and preventing disability stemming from the disease. By designing a regular and appropriate activity plan, nurses can help prevent symptom exacerbation and promote a sense of well-being in individuals.