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Childhood asthma and student performance at school.

Howard Taras1, William Potts-Datema

  • 1Division of Community Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0927, USA. htaras@ucsd.edu

The Journal of School Health
|September 24, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Children with asthma have higher rates of school absenteeism. While some interventions show promise, a clear link between asthma management and improved attendance, or between asthma and academic achievement, requires further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Childhood asthma is a prevalent chronic condition affecting school-aged children.
  • Asthma can lead to increased school absenteeism, potentially impacting academic performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on the relationship between childhood asthma, school attendance, and academic outcomes.
  • To identify characteristics associated with higher absenteeism in children with asthma.
  • To assess the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing asthma-related absenteeism.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published studies investigating childhood asthma, school attendance, and academic achievement.
  • Analysis of study methodologies and reported outcomes.
  • Identification of factors correlating with absenteeism and academic performance.

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Main Results:

  • Studies consistently show higher absenteeism rates among students with asthma, though the precise extent varies.
  • Certain child-specific characteristics are linked to increased absenteeism.
  • Interventions show some promise, but adherence to medical routines does not yet guarantee improved attendance.
  • A weak or non-existent association has been observed between asthma and academic achievement.

Conclusions:

  • Children with asthma experience greater school absenteeism.
  • Further research is needed to confirm the impact of asthma on academic achievement, especially in specific subpopulations like those with severe symptoms or sleep disturbances.