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An asthma information session did not significantly improve teacher knowledge. However, teachers with asthma demonstrated greater asthma knowledge than their non-asthmatic peers. Further information is desired by most educators.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Education
  • Public Health
  • Asthma Management

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory disease in children.
  • Effective asthma management in schools requires knowledgeable educators.
  • Existing school-based asthma programs aim to improve student health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess teachers' existing knowledge regarding asthma.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of a specific asthma information session for teachers.
  • To identify factors influencing teachers' asthma knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • Development and administration of a 24-question multiple-choice questionnaire.
  • Comparison of knowledge levels between teachers who attended an information session and those who did not.
  • Analysis of knowledge differences based on personal asthma status and familiarity with individuals with asthma.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in asthma knowledge was found between teachers who attended the information session and those who did not.
  • Teachers with asthma possessed significantly higher asthma knowledge compared to non-asthmatic teachers.
  • Prior asthma training or knowing someone with asthma did not significantly impact teachers' knowledge levels.

Conclusions:

  • The delivered information session was not effective in significantly increasing teachers' overall asthma knowledge.
  • Teachers with personal experience of asthma exhibit a higher baseline knowledge.
  • There is a persistent demand for more comprehensive asthma education among teachers, indicating a need for improved information dissemination strategies.