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Decision-making program for rural adolescents with asthma: a pilot study.

Hyekyun Rhee1, Patricia J Hollen, Michael J Belyea

  • 1University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. hyekyun_rhee@urmc.rochester.edu

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This pilot study tested a decision-making program for adolescents with asthma to reduce substance use risk. While not reducing actual use, the intervention improved decision-making quality and altered risk motivations in specific groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Asthma Management
  • Substance Use Prevention

Background:

  • Adolescents with asthma exhibit high rates of substance use, negatively impacting disease management.
  • Existing research lacks interventions to mitigate substance use risks in this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel decision-making program.
  • To improve decision-making quality and reduce risk motivation among adolescents with asthma over six months.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving adolescents with asthma.
  • Implementation of a decision-making intervention program.
  • Evaluation of changes in decision-making quality and risk motivation over a 6-month period.

Main Results:

  • The intervention was well-received by participants.
  • Improvements in decision-making quality were noted in White participants.
  • Reductions in risk motivation were observed in non-White participants and girls.
  • No significant decrease in actual substance use behavior was detected.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing decision-making quality shows potential for addressing substance use risks in adolescents with asthma.
  • The intervention's effectiveness varied by race and gender, suggesting tailored approaches may be needed.
  • Altering motivations through improved decision-making is a promising strategy for substance use prevention in this population.