Open AccessKnowledge and attitude of patients with adrenal insufficiency
Author(s) -
T. Bouziane,
N. Belmahi,
H. Salhi,
H. El Ouahabi
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of african medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.433
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1596-3519
DOI - 10.4103/aam.aam_63_19
Subject(s) - medicine , adrenal insufficiency , adrenal crisis , disease , primary adrenal insufficiency , pediatrics , family medicine
Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a rare and a dangerous disease requiring a life-long glucocorticoid replacement therapy with dose adjustment in stressful situations which is linked to patient's knowledge and understanding. The aim of this study was to explore AI patients understanding regarding their disease, risk factors of adrenal crisis, as well as their attitude in stressful situations.