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Parental knowledge and misconceptions about asthma: a controlled study.

J E Spykerboer, W J Donnelly, Y H Thong

    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Parents of children with asthma demonstrate good knowledge of the condition but harbor significant misconceptions. Many parents incorrectly believe certain factors predispose children to asthma or trigger attacks, impacting appropriate management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Health Education

    Background:

    • Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease in children, requiring effective management based on accurate parental understanding.
    • Parental knowledge and beliefs about asthma significantly influence adherence to treatment and disease control.
    • Misconceptions regarding asthma etiology, triggers, and symptoms can lead to suboptimal care and increased morbidity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the knowledge and identify misconceptions about asthma among parents of asthmatic children.
    • To compare the knowledge of parents of asthmatic children with that of parents of children with minor surgical complaints.
    • To identify specific areas where parental understanding of asthma needs improvement.

    Main Methods:

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    • Interviews were conducted with parents of 128 children diagnosed with asthma.
    • A control group of parents (n=110) with children admitted for minor surgical issues were also interviewed.
    • Knowledge and misconceptions were assessed through structured questions covering asthma etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, symptomatology, precipitants, and outcome.

    Main Results:

    • Parents of asthmatic children generally demonstrated good knowledge regarding asthma's cause, pathology, symptoms, and triggers.
    • Compared to the control group, parents of asthmatic children showed lower correct response rates for allergy as a cause, airway constriction during attacks, cough as a symptom, and weather changes as triggers.
    • A significant minority in both groups held misconceptions, including incorrect beliefs about asthma predisposing factors, bodily changes during attacks, triggers (e.g., swallowing objects, poisonous plants), symptoms (e.g., diarrhea, sore throat), and activity restrictions.

    Conclusions:

    • While parents of asthmatic children possess substantial knowledge, specific areas require targeted educational interventions.
    • Misconceptions about asthma triggers, symptoms, and predisposing factors are prevalent and need to be addressed to improve asthma management.
    • Educational programs should focus on clarifying common misunderstandings to enhance parental capacity in managing childhood asthma effectively.