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Perceptions about interpersonal relationships and school environment among middle school students with asthma
Hyekyun Rhee1, Brenda McQuillan2, Ding-Geng Chen3
1a School of Nursing, University of Rochester , Rochester , NY , USA.
Summary
Middle school students with asthma reported worse peer and teacher relationships and school environment perceptions. Asthma prevalence was higher than national averages, especially in urban areas.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Adolescent Health
- School Health Programs
Background:
- Asthma affects a significant portion of the adolescent population.
- Understanding the psychosocial factors impacting students with asthma is crucial for comprehensive care.
- Previous research has not fully explored school environment and peer/teacher relationships in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare interpersonal relationships and school environment perceptions between middle school students with asthma and their healthy peers.
- To assess the prevalence of asthma across diverse geographic locations in middle school students.
- To identify potential disparities in asthma prevalence based on race and geographic location.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1059 middle school students (grades 6-8) in the northeastern United States.
- Students self-reported chronic health conditions, including asthma, and completed validated questionnaires on relationships and school environment.
- Analyses of covariance (ANCOVAs) were employed to compare outcomes between students with and without asthma.
Main Results:
- Asthma prevalence was 16.5%, higher in minority (23%) and urban (28%) students compared to white (15%) and rural/suburban students.
- Students with asthma reported significantly poorer relationships with peers (p <.001) and teachers (p =.009).
- Perceptions of the overall school environment were also significantly lower for students with asthma (p =.009).
Conclusions:
- Asthma prevalence in this sample exceeded national averages, particularly in urban settings.
- Compromised interpersonal relationships and school environment perceptions among students with asthma suggest a reduced quality of life.
- Addressing suboptimal relationships and school environments is vital for effective asthma management in schools.
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