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Coping with childhood asthma: caretakers' views
M D Mailick1, G Holden, V N Walther
1Hunter College School of Social Work, City University of New York, NY 10021.
Health & Social Work
|May 1, 1994
Summary
Childhood asthma significantly impacts families, causing financial strain and isolation. Caretakers frequently use active coping, planning, religion, and acceptance to manage the illness
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Chronic Illness Management
- Family Caregiving
Background:
- Childhood asthma affects over 1 million school-aged children.
- Asthma is a primary cause of school absenteeism and activity limitation in children.
- The impact on families and caretaker coping strategies require further exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the effects of childhood asthma on African American and Hispanic families.
- To identify coping strategies utilized by caretakers of children with asthma.
Main Methods:
- A small pilot study was conducted.
- The study focused on caretakers of school-aged children diagnosed with asthma.
- Explored perceived illness impact and coping mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations found between perceived asthma impact and financial burden, social/familial isolation, and personal strain.
- Caretakers most frequently employed active coping, planning, religion, and acceptance strategies.
- Identified key areas of family burden associated with childhood asthma.
Conclusions:
- Childhood asthma imposes considerable burdens on families, including financial and social challenges.
- Caretakers utilize a range of coping strategies to manage the illness.
- Distinguishing between illness burden and coping skills is valuable for intervention development.
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