Promoting Factors for Physical Activity in Children with Asthma Explored through Concept Mapping

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Annette Brons1, Katja Braam2, Annieck Timmerman2

  • 1Digital Life Center, University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam, Wibautstraat 2, 1091 GM Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 27, 2019
PubMed

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Physical activity (PA) is crucial for children with asthma. Key factors promoting PA include asthma control, supportive environments, and accessible facilities, guiding future intervention development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Exercise Science
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Physical activity (PA) offers significant benefits for children with asthma, yet effective interventions to promote it are scarce.
  • Understanding the perspectives of children, parents, and healthcare providers is essential for developing targeted PA strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the perspectives of children with asthma, their parents, and healthcare providers regarding factors influencing physical activity.
  • To inform the development of a novel intervention aimed at increasing physical activity in children with asthma.

Main Methods:

  • A concept mapping study involving children with asthma (n=25), parents (n=17), and healthcare providers (n=21).
  • Participants generated and rated ideas influencing PA, followed by multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis.
  • Factors were categorized as environmental or personal using the Physical Activity for people with a Disability model.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-six unique clusters of factors influencing PA were identified, with 17 classified as environmental and 9 as personal.
  • Crucial factors identified across all groups include effective asthma control, encouraging environments and social support, and suitable adapted facilities.
  • These findings highlight the importance of a holistic approach considering both individual and environmental influences.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma control, supportive social and physical environments, and adapted facilities are key facilitators for physical activity in children with asthma.
  • The identified factors, validated by end-users, provide a strong foundation for creating effective PA-promoting interventions.
  • This research empowers healthcare providers with evidence-based strategies to enhance PA engagement in pediatric asthma management.

Keywords:
asthmachildrenconcept mappingexercisehealthcare providersparentsphysical activity

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