Improving Adherence in Urban Youth With Asthma: Role of Community Health Workers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Asthma Action at Erie Trial is a comparative effectiveness trial comparing a community health worker (CHW) versus certified asthma educator (AE-C) intervention in low-income minority children.

Objectives

Determine whether asthma medication possession, adherence, technique, and triggers differ in children receiving an asthma CHW compared with an AE-C intervention.

Methods

Children with uncontrolled asthma were randomized to receive 10 CHW home visits or 2 AE-C sessions in a clinic over 1 year. Asthma medication possession and inhaler technique were observed; adherence was measured using self-report, dose counters, and electronic monitors. Environmental triggers were captured by self-report, observation, and objective measurement. Mixed effects linear and

SUBMITTER: Pappalardo AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10091238 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature