Asthma and Technology in Emerging African American Adults (The ATHENA Project): Protocol for a Trial Using the Multiphase Optimization Strategy Framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma causes substantial morbidity and mortality in the United States, particularly among African American emerging adults (AAEAs; aged 18-30 years), but very few asthma programs have targeted this population. Interventions that provide education and address underlying motivation for managing asthma may be the most effective. However, intensive face-to-face interventions are often difficult to implement in this population.

Objective

The purpose of this study is to develop an effective mobile asthma management intervention to improve control among AAEAs.

Methods

We will assess the ability of multiple technologic components to assist and improve traditional asthma education. The first component is the Motivational Enhancement System for asthma management. It

SUBMITTER: Baptist A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9131162 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature