Different of Asthma Control Level in Suburban and Urban Areas

Background: Asthma is a reversible and temporary respiratory disorder. The level of asthma control can be influenced by many factors, such as the environmental factor. This research aims to depict the differences asthma control level in suurban and urban communities. This research conducted in Kendalsari and Kedungkandang, Malang, East Java. Method: This research use observational analytic with crossectional approach. Sample were taken by simple random technique as many as 50 respondents. Patient asthma 18-60 years with 20 women and 5 men in each areas The Asthma control levels were measured using Asthma Control Test (ACT), Data were analyzed using the Mann Whitney Test. Result: Asthma control level data, In suburban areas uncontrolled patients 60% and 40% partially controlled. In urban areas there are 28% of patients uncontrolled and 72% partially controlled. Distribution age of asthma patients predominantly 26-45 years (66%). Distribution education level predominantly in senior high school 18 patients (36%). The result of analysis showed a difference of asthma control level in suburban and urban areas (p 0,024). Conclusion: There are different asthma control level in suburban and urban areas in Malang, East Java (α0,05)