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Educational program on self-management for asthmatic school children.

A G Ibrahim1, S A Mahmoud

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.

The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|January 1, 1996
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Patient education significantly improved asthma knowledge and behaviors in school children. This led to better disease control and fewer emergency room visits, highlighting education

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease affecting school-aged children.
  • Effective asthma management requires comprehensive patient and parent education.
  • Poorly controlled asthma can lead to frequent emergency room visits and reduced quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors regarding asthma control in school children.
  • To evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on asthma management.
  • To reduce asthma-related morbidity in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-month educational intervention involving group classes and monthly visits for 54 asthmatic children and their parents.

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  • Assessment of knowledge and beliefs using interview questionnaires before and after the intervention.
  • Evaluation of inhaler use technique via observational checklists.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements were observed in children's and parents' knowledge and beliefs about asthma.
    • Positive behavioral changes and enhanced inhaler use technique were reported.
    • A substantial reduction in emergency room visits for asthma exacerbations was noted post-intervention (p<0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • Patient education is a critical component of comprehensive asthma care.
    • Educational interventions can significantly improve asthma knowledge, behavior, and health outcomes in children.
    • Reducing emergency room visits demonstrates the effectiveness of education in managing pediatric asthma.