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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.
Insights
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.
Objective:
Asthma is a common chronic condition among children globally, with increasing prevalence in Jordan. Effective asthma control depends on parental involvement, including numeracy skills, which influence medication management and symptom monitoring. This study investigated the association between parental numeracy and asthma control in Jordanian children.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 parents of children with asthma receiving treatment at the University of Jordan Hospital between February and May 2024. Participants were recruited from clinic waiting areas. Parental numeracy was assessed using the Arabic version of the Asthma Numeracy Questionnaire (Ar-ANQ). The sample included 59.5% male children (median age = 6 years; IQR: 3-11) and 54.1% female parents (median age = 37 years; IQR: 31-43).
Results:
Higher parental numeracy scores were significantly associated with better asthma control (Coefficient = 0.236, 95% CI [0.056, 0.417], p = 0.01). Low monthly income and older parental age were negatively associated with asthma control (p = 0.034 and p = 0.004, respectively). Poor medication adherence also correlated with lower asthma control (p = 0.025).
Conclusions:
Parental numeracy significantly affects asthma control in children. Improving numeracy skills and medication adherence, especially in low-income families, could enhance asthma outcomes. Future research should explore long-term interventions to address these factors and improve asthma management in Jordan.
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