Evaluation of a peer-led asthma self-management program and benefits of the program for adolescent peer leaders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma is the leading chronic condition in adolescents. Nonetheless, research efforts to address adolescent asthma morbidity by applying a developmentally appropriate self-management intervention have been limited. Recently a peer-led asthma self-management program has been developed and implemented for adolescents. The purpose of the study was to assess the acceptability of a peer-led asthma program for adolescents based on participant feedback and to examine the program's impact on asthma outcomes in peer leaders.

Methods

Adolescents with persistent asthma (n = 91, 13-17 years) participated in a camp-based asthma program led by peer leaders (the intervention group) or healthcare professionals (the control group), and completed a set of program evaluation forms.

SUBMITTER: Rhee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3521097 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature