Integrating asthma management and care in Maryland Head Start Programs: A qualitative assessment of opportunities and needs.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To understand the role of Maryland Head Start (HS) programs in asthma care and identify resources and needs to improve health outcomes.

Methods

A qualitative needs assessment was conducted with Maryland HS staff (n = 35) and parents/caregivers of enrolled children with asthma (n = 16) from all 14 grantee programs in Maryland. Focus group discussions and interviews addressed strengths and challenges in current asthma control and opportunities for integration of an asthma care program into HS services. Transcripts were thematically analyzed using a modified Framework approach.

Results

HS programs actively communicate with families about asthma management and facilitate communication between families and primary care providers (PCPs). Both HS staff and families r

SUBMITTER: Ruvalcaba E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6815253 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature