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Parental numeracy skills and asthma control: a cross-sectional study
Walid Al-Qerem1, Anan Jarab2, Abdel Qader Al Bawab1
1Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Summary
Parental numeracy skills significantly improve childhood asthma control. Enhancing these skills and medication adherence, particularly in low-income Jordanian families, can lead to better health outcomes for children with asthma.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Health Literacy
Background:
- Asthma is a prevalent chronic childhood illness with rising rates in Jordan.
- Effective asthma management relies on parental engagement, including health numeracy for medication and symptom tracking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between parental numeracy and asthma control in Jordanian children.
- To identify factors influencing asthma control in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involved 400 parents of asthmatic children at University of Jordan Hospital.
- Parental numeracy was measured using the Arabic Asthma Numeracy Questionnaire (Ar-ANQ).
Main Results:
- Higher parental numeracy scores correlated with better asthma control (Coefficient = 0.236, p=0.01).
- Low income, older parental age, and poor medication adherence were linked to poorer asthma control (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Parental numeracy is a key determinant of childhood asthma control in Jordan.
- Interventions should focus on improving numeracy and medication adherence, especially for low-income families, to enhance asthma outcomes.
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