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Parental Perceptions and Practices toward Childhood Asthma.
Amani K Abu-Shaheen1, Abdullah Nofal2, Humariya Heena1
1Research Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Biomed Research International
|November 16, 2016
Summary
Parents of Saudi children hold significant misperceptions about childhood asthma, impacting effective disease management. Enhanced parental education is crucial for improving asthma care and compliance in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Public Health
- Health Education
Background:
- Parental perceptions and practices significantly influence childhood asthma outcomes.
- Existing evidence indicates parents of asthmatic children often have substantial misunderstandings about the condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate parental perceptions and practices concerning asthma and its management in Saudi children.
- To identify specific areas of misperception and ineffective practices in pediatric asthma care.
Main Methods:
- A two-stage cross-sectional survey utilizing self-administered questionnaires.
- Data collected from parents of children aged 3-15 years in Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia.
- Final analysis included 600 parents whose children had reported asthma-related symptoms or physician diagnosis.
Main Results:
- Over half of parents (53.5%) incorrectly believed asthma is solely hereditary.
- A majority (60.3%) expressed concern regarding side effects of inhaled corticosteroids.
- 32% of parents worried about developing dependency on asthma medications, and 76% had visited an emergency department for an asthma attack.
Conclusions:
- Parents demonstrated significant misperceptions regarding asthma etiology and treatment.
- Ineffective management practices were observed, highlighting a need for targeted interventions.
- Improved parental education is essential to enhance asthma care, compliance, and outcomes in children.
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