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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma

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Published on: November 4, 2010

The experience of being an Asthma Amigo in a program to decrease asthma episodes in Hispanic children.

Sandra Lobar¹, Dorothy Brooten, JoAnne M Youngblut

¹Florida International University College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, FL 33199, USA. lobars@fiu.edu

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

|September 23, 2008

Summary

Community health workers called Asthma Amigos effectively spread asthma education in Hispanic communities. This train-the-trainer model improved community access and awareness of asthma triggers and prevention strategies.

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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma

Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma

Published on: November 4, 2010

Area of Science:

Public Health
Community Health Education
Chronic Illness Management

Background:

Asthma is a prevalent chronic illness disproportionately affecting Latino children in urban, low-income settings.
Schools serving these vulnerable populations face significant challenges in managing childhood asthma.
Effective community-based interventions are crucial for asthma prevention and control.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the experiences of community health educators ('Asthma Amigos') in delivering asthma education.
To evaluate a train-the-trainer model for disseminating asthma information within a Hispanic community.
To identify program strengths and weaknesses from the perspective of community educators.

Main Methods:

Focus group discussions were employed for process evaluation.
Qualitative data were collected to assess participant experiences.
The study focused on the train-the-trainer educational model's implementation.

Main Results:

Serving as an Asthma Amigo facilitated community entry and engagement.
The program effectively disseminated key messages about asthma triggers and prevention.
Participants' experiences highlighted the value of community-based health education.

Conclusions:

The Asthma Amigo program, utilizing a train-the-trainer approach, shows promise for community-level asthma education.
Community health educators can bridge gaps in accessing vulnerable populations with vital health information.
This model enhances community capacity for asthma trigger identification and prevention.