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Mary Fox1, Ann Joseph2, Neha Parimi3
1Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
Summary
State asthma programs aim to control childhood asthma but need more accessible educational materials. Improving readability and translations is crucial for diverse populations and specific age groups.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Health
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Asthma is the most prevalent chronic pediatric disease in the U.S., impacting millions of children.
- Effective asthma control necessitates multi-level interventions: individual, household, and community.
- State asthma programs are vital for implementing these control strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To profile U.S. state asthma programs and identify their information needs.
- To explore ways to better support state asthma program managers in their work.
- To understand current challenges and desired resources for asthma control initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A website survey of 24 CDC-funded and 10 non-CDC-funded state asthma programs.
- Interviews with program managers to gather detailed information on their needs.
- Analysis of program goals, activities, and reliance on external educational materials.
Main Results:
- CDC-funded and non-CDC-funded programs share similar goals and activities but differ in engagement levels.
- Most programs depend on federal or national associations for educational resources.
- Key concerns include material accessibility, specifically readability (above sixth-grade level) and lack of translations for diverse populations.
Conclusions:
- State asthma programs require enhanced, accessible educational materials tailored for diverse populations.
- There is a significant need for research to support asthma management in young adults and incarcerated individuals.
- Improving resource accessibility and developing targeted research are essential for advancing state asthma control efforts.
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