Student perspectives on asthma management in schools: a mixed-methods study examining experiences, facilitators, and barriers to care.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Children spend nearly a third of their day at school, making it a critical point of intervention for those with asthma. This study aimed to illuminate minority students' experiences with asthma at school and perceptions of facilitators and barriers to care. Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted with elementary students with asthma. Participants completed a 24-question survey, drawing exercise to depict experiences caring for their asthma at school, and focus group discussion. Drawings were analyzed for narrative and pictorial themes. Discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and independently coded for themes. Results: Fifteen children with asthma (8-11 years) participated from two Chicago schools with predominately African-American populations. M

SUBMITTER: Naman J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6491275 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature