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Basketball clinic educates asthmatic children
Ronald Morton1, Marcelline Coots, Kay Vance
1University of Louisville, 571 South Floyd, Suite 414, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. ron.morton@louisville.edu
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|January 6, 2010
Summary
Healthy Hoops Kentucky is an innovative program helping children aged 9-13 with asthma manage their condition. It offers education on medication, nutrition, exercise, and recreation, empowering families with essential asthma management skills.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Public Health Interventions
- Asthma Management
Background:
- Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory disease in children.
- Effective disease management requires comprehensive education for both children and families.
- Targeted interventions are needed to improve health outcomes in pediatric asthma patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Healthy Hoops Kentucky program, an innovative health initiative.
- To describe the program's approach to educating asthmatic children and their families.
- To outline the program's components for comprehensive asthma self-management.
Main Methods:
- The program targets children aged 9-13 with asthma and their families in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Educational components include medication use, nutrition, monitored exercise, and recreational activities.
- Program delivery involves screenings, awareness seminars for coaches, and a community basketball event.
Main Results:
- The program provides accessible asthma screenings at YMCA facilities and health fairs.
- Asthma awareness seminars are conducted for sports and school coaches to foster supportive environments.
- An annual basketball event engages the community, featuring university and professional athletes.
Conclusions:
- Healthy Hoops Kentucky offers a novel, multi-faceted approach to pediatric asthma management.
- The program aims to enhance self-management skills and improve the quality of life for asthmatic children.
- Community engagement and education are key components for successful public health initiatives in asthma care.
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