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Milena Wojciechowska1, Katarzyna Napiórkowska-Baran2, Marta Pilaczyńska-Cemel3
1Department of Law and Health Policy, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Frontiers in Public Health
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Psychological traits like illness acceptance and self-esteem significantly impact asthma patients' overall functioning. Understanding these factors is key for better asthma management and improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Pulmonology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Psychological factors significantly influence how asthma affects daily life.
- Emotional burden, stress perception, self-esteem, and coping resources play a crucial role in adapting to chronic asthma.
- Systematic assessment of psychological elements is vital for effective asthma treatment and patient well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of psychological traits on the functioning of individuals with asthma.
- To identify the primary predictors of impaired functioning in asthma patients.
Main Methods:
- The study involved asthma patients and a healthy control group.
- Participants completed the Functioning in Chronic Illness Scale (FCIS), Asthma Control Test (ACT), and psychological assessments (self-esteem, illness acceptance, depression).
- Correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were used to determine predictors of functioning.
Main Results:
- Psychological variables significantly predicted functioning outcomes in asthma patients.
- Illness acceptance and self-esteem were key predictors, especially for emotional and social functioning.
- Lower psychological resources and higher depression levels correlated with poorer functioning; asthma control also showed a link to functioning.
Conclusions:
- Psychological characteristics are crucial predictors of functioning in asthma.
- Assessing psychological factors can help identify patients at risk for functional impairment.
- Targeted interventions focusing on psychological well-being can enhance outcomes for asthma patients.
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