The lived experiences of mother's caring for children with uncontrolled asthma: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Childhood-onset asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that profoundly impacts patients, their families, and healthcare systems. This study explores the lived experiences, challenges, and perceptions of mothers in managing asthma, controlling symptoms, and maintaining the quality of life for their children with asthma in Palestine.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive design through semi-structured interviews was used in this study. Purposive sampling was used to identify mothers who have children with severe uncontrolled asthma in the four public hospitals with pediatric units in the West Bank, Palestine. Mothers of children with scored below 15 on the asthma control test were included in the study. The data were analyzed using an analytical framework following a

SUBMITTER: Aldirawi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11549717 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature