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  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Public Health Education
  • School Health Programs

Background:

  • School-based asthma education is crucial for managing childhood asthma, particularly in low-income populations facing challenges with asthma control.
  • The "Iggy and the Inhalers" (Iggy) program was implemented in a Midwest metropolitan school district to address these needs.
  • Effective asthma management requires collaboration between healthcare providers and school nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the comprehensive impact of the Iggy asthma education program.
  • To assess the program's effectiveness in increasing children's asthma-related knowledge.
  • To evaluate the program's success in enhancing family awareness of asthma management and fostering interprofessional collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 173 students participated in the Iggy program, with 147 completing pretest and 1-month posttest assessments.
  • Qualitative feedback was collected from 31 parents and 7 school nurses.
  • Statistical analysis was used to determine the significance of changes in asthma knowledge.

Main Results:

  • Asthma knowledge significantly increased (p < .001) from pretest to posttest among participating students.
  • The observed increase in asthma knowledge was sustained at the 1-month follow-up assessment.
  • The Iggy program was positively received by students, parents, and school nurses, indicating good program engagement.

Conclusions:

  • The Iggy program demonstrated a significant and sustained positive impact on students' asthma knowledge.
  • The evaluation supports the value of school-based asthma education programs in improving health outcomes for children.
  • The program highlights the benefits of collaboration between asthma providers and school nurses for enhanced asthma care.