Are boarding secondary schools suitable for students with asthma? An asynchronous online focus group discussion among members of an asthma awareness group.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children in boarding schools spend most of their time without their parents or caregivers, causing concerns about the suitability of such schools for children with asthma. This study assessed individuals' opinions regarding the suitability of boarding secondary schools for children with asthma.

Methods

A qualitative design was adopted for this study using a focus group discussion held on a social media platform (WhatsApp®) of the Asthma Awareness and Care Group (AACG), The group comprised 150 registered members. The study was guided by a structured protocol and based on a vignette comprising three questions. Data were analysed via thematic analysis using framework principles.

Results

Out of the 150 eligible members, there were responses from only 19 parti

SUBMITTER: Amorha KC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11379369 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature