Factors associated with uncontrolled asthma in adult asthmatics in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Background: The ultimate goal of asthma treatment is long-term control. Uncontrolled asthma is a major public health problem worldwide, but there is a lack of data on asthma control and its causes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Objective: To determine the socio-demographic, environmental, clinical, and biological factors and comorbidities associated with uncontrolled adult asthma in Kinshasa, DRC.

Prevalence and determinants of asthma in adults in Kinshasa.

Background: Epidemiological data on asthma among adults in sub-Saharan Africa are sparse.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of and factors associated with asthma among adults in Kinshasa.

Methods: A previously validated asthma questionnaire was administered to an adult population aged ≥18 years in urban and peri-urban suburbs of Kinshasa.