Developing a theory-based multimedia intervention for schools to improve young people's asthma: my asthma in school (MAIS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma control in adolescents is low with half of the young people in a London study identified as having suboptimal control when measured using the Asthma Control Test. Control of asthma symptoms can be improved by addressing barriers to good self-management, such as poor understanding of asthma and adherence to medication. The aim of this study was therefore to develop the My Asthma in School (MAIS) intervention for the improvement of asthma control and self-management in adolescents and to test its initial feasibility. The intervention intended to combine a strong focus on theory with a design specifically aimed to engage adolescents.

Methods

The intervention development was based on previous qualitative and quantitative findings, and on guidelines from the Med

SUBMITTER: Mosler G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7465390 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature