Identifying barriers to chronic disease reporting in Chicago Public Schools: a mixed-methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic disease among school-aged children is a public health concern, particularly for asthma and food allergy. In Chicago Public Schools (CPS), rates of asthma and food allergy among students are underreported. The aim of this study was to determine the barriers to chronic disease reporting as experienced by CPS parents and school nurses.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach included focus groups and key informant interviews with parents and school nurses, and a cross-sectional survey was completed by parents. Qualitative data analysis was performed and survey data were analyzed to determine the significant demographic and knowledge variables associated with successfully completing the reporting process.

Results

The three main barriers identified were 1) a la

SUBMITTER: Rivkina V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4265490 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature