Self-Efficacy Level Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. COPD is an important public health challenge as it could be preventable and/or treatable. COPD is a major cause of chronic morbidity and mortality all over the world and die from it or its complications. The main cause of COPD in developed countries is tobacco smoking, long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. Pharmacological therapy for COPD is used to reduce symptoms, as well the frequency and severity of exacerbations, and improve exercise tolerance and health status. Self‐efficacy is described as a cognitive process, as the individuals learn through environmental and social influence, new behaviors that affect their abilities to improve future events. Promoting self‐efficacy can improve the outcomes and quality of life for patients living with chronic diseases. Aim of the study 1- Assessing of patient's level of knowledge regarded chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.