Patterns and predictors of air purifier adherence in children with asthma living in low-income, urban households.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Black children and children from low-income communities are disproportionately affected by asthma, attributed partly to pollution exposure. Air purifiers reduce indoor air pollution and improve asthma symptoms in children. In order to implement air purifier interventions, an understanding of patterns of use and potential barriers is necessary.

Methods

In a home intervention study, 127 children with asthma living in Baltimore were randomized to receive two active or two placebo air purifiers. The 16-week study period included: baseline clinic visit, home visit for air purifier installation (active or placebo) with instruction to use the high or turbo settings, and electronic adherence monitoring of air purifiers. Determinants of adherence were identified using linea

SUBMITTER: Kaviany P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8429515 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature