Theory-based self-management intervention to improve adolescents' asthma control: a cluster randomised controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Asthma-related morbidity and mortality in the UK is higher than elsewhere in Europe. Although the reasons for this are largely unclear, one explanation could be a higher prevalence of poorly controlled asthma in the UK. Findings from our earlier study found that, in a sample of 766 children with asthma, 45.7% had poorly controlled asthma. Our earlier study also showed that adherence to inhaled corticosteroids was low. Subsequent focus groups identified concerns regarding embarrassment and bullying as barriers to adherence, as well as forgetfulness and incorrect medication beliefs. Following this, a school-based self-management intervention has been developed, aimed to improve asthma control and self-management behaviours.

Methods and analysis

The theory-based cl

SUBMITTER: Harris K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500249 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature