Results from a community-based trial testing a community health worker asthma intervention in Puerto Rican youth in Chicago.

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Abstract Objective: Puerto Rican children suffer disproportionately from asthma. Project CURA tested the efficacy of a community health worker (CHW) intervention to improve use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and reduce home asthma triggers in Puerto Rican youth in Chicago.

Methods

This study employed a behavioral randomized controlled trial design with a community-based participatory research approach. Medications and technique were visually assessed; adherence was determined using dose counters. Home triggers were assessed via self-report, visual inspection and salivary cotinine. All participants received education on core asthma topics and self-management skills. Participants in the CHW arm were offered home education by the CHW in four visits over four months

SUBMITTER: Martin MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8341398 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature