Use of medical services for asthma in 8–11 year old Australian and Nigerian children
| Australia (n = 654) | Nigeria (n = 566) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor visit ⩾6 monthly | 8.7 (6.9 to 10.5) | 3.1 (2.0 to 4.2) | <0.001 |
| Casualty visit for asthma in the last 12 months | 6.8 (4.5 to 9.1) | 2.1 (1.2 to 3.0) | <0.001 |
| Hospital admission in the last 12 months | 1.8 (0.8 to 2.8) | 0.6 (−0.2 to 1.4) | NS |
| In children with a doctor diagnosis of asthma | n = 183 | n = 34 | |
| Doctor visit ⩾6 monthly | 67.5 (60.2 to 74.8) | 41.7 (23.3 to 60.1) | <0.05 |
| Casualty visit for asthma in the last 12 months | 20.0 (11.4 to 28.6) | 21.3 (9.6 to 33.0) | NS |
| Hospital admission in the last 12 months | 5.1 (0.4 to 9.8) | 5.0 (−1.3 to 11.3) | NS |
Figures are percentages with 95% confidence interval in parentheses.