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Yvette Q Getch1, Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett2, Ethan J Schilling3
1Department of Counseling and Instructional Sciences, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama.
Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology
|March 7, 2020
Summary
School teachers report minimal training on asthma management, despite increasing prevalence in students. This highlights a critical gap in preparing educators to support children with asthma effectively.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Educational Policy
- Public Health
Background:
- Asthma is a prevalent chronic illness among school-aged children, necessitating informed school professionals.
- Effective management requires teachers to understand asthma policies and student needs.
- Gaps in teacher training may hinder adequate support for students with asthma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess teachers' familiarity with asthma self-carry/administration policies.
- To evaluate the extent of asthma-related training received by teachers.
- To identify implications for improving asthma education in schools.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from 593 teachers in two southeastern states.
- Examined teacher knowledge of asthma self-carry and self-administration laws.
- Assessed training received for chronic health conditions, including asthma.
Main Results:
- Teachers reported limited formal undergraduate and graduate training in asthma management.
- A significant percentage of teachers received no asthma-specific training.
- Knowledge of asthma was primarily gained through in-service training, not formal education.
Conclusions:
- Despite increased asthma prevalence, teacher education on the condition has not advanced since 2001.
- There is a need for enhanced asthma training for teachers and school personnel.
- Implications exist for teacher educators, school nurses, and asthma education programs.
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