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Jianlan Tang1, Zhihua Zhao1, Rong Guo1
1Department of Respiratory, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Chongqing, China.
Frontiers in Pharmacology
|April 18, 2024
Summary
Parents of preschool children with asthma have moderate knowledge and attitudes but good practices regarding medication. However, medication adherence remains low, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Respiratory Medicine
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition in preschool-aged children.
- Parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) are crucial for effective asthma management and medication adherence.
- Understanding barriers to adherence is essential for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of parents towards asthma medication in preschool children.
- To assess medication adherence among these children.
- To identify factors influencing medication adherence.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 632 parents of preschool children with asthma.
- Utilized a questionnaire assessing KAP and demographic characteristics.
- Employed the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) to measure adherence.
Main Results:
- Parents demonstrated moderate knowledge (63.27%) and attitudes (74.80%) but proactive practices (91.53%) regarding asthma medication.
- Medication adherence was found to be low (mean score 4.84/8).
- Positive attitude scores (OR=1.10), practice scores (OR=1.16), and parental smoking (OR=1.64) were significantly associated with medication adherence.
Conclusions:
- Parents of preschool asthmatic children exhibit moderate KAP but low medication adherence.
- Parental attitudes, practices, and smoking status are key factors influencing adherence.
- Continuous education and training programs are recommended to enhance asthma medication management and adherence.
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