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- Title
Helpful Hints: Caregiver-Generated Asthma Management Strategies and Their Relation to Pediatric Asthma Symptoms and Quality of Life.
- Authors
Raymond, Kimberly P.; Fiese, Barbara H.; Winter, Marcia A.; Knestel, Andrea; Everhart, Robin S.
- Abstract
Objective This mixed-methods study examined the relation between caregiver-generated asthma management strategies and asthma severity in a sample of 200 children with persistent asthma (ages 5–12 years). Methods Caregivers were interviewed about asthma management strategies they found helpful in controlling their child's symptoms. A qualitative content analysis was used to identify household strategies. Indicators of asthma severity included lung functioning (FEV1) and functional severity (FSS). Child quality of life was also assessed (PQLQ). Results Six primary household strategies were identified: Reactive, Planning Ahead, Social, Emotional, Avoiding Triggers, and Cleaning. In general, strategies offered by caregivers did not differ by socioeconomic status. Caregivers who endorsed Avoiding Triggers as effective strategies had children with better lung functioning. Caregivers who endorsed Planning Ahead or Emotional strategies had children with better asthma-related quality of life. Conclusion These household strategies hold promise for reducing pediatric asthma symptoms and improving child quality of life.
- Subjects
ASTHMA; ASTHMATICS; ASTHMA in children; QUALITY of life; CAREGIVERS -- Social aspects; PREVENTION; MEDICAL care; MANAGEMENT
- Publication
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 2012, Vol 37, Issue 4, p414
- ISSN
0146-8693
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jpepsy/jss001