Association of self-efficacy of parents/caregivers with childhood asthma control parameters

Abstract

Objective To verify the association between the self-efficacy of parents/caregivers and control parameters of childhood asthma. Method Cross-sectional study with parents/caregivers of asthmatic children. Data were collected through a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Self-efficacy and their child's level of asthma control scale: Brazilian version. Results Participation of 216 parents/caregivers in the study. There was a statistically significant association between self-efficacy scores and the following variables: unscheduled physician visit (p=0.001), visit to emergency department (p<0.001), hospital stays in the previous 12 months (p=0.005), physical activity limitation (p=0.003), school days missed (p<0.001), impaired sleep (p<0.001), ability to differentiate crisis medication from control medication (p=0.024), use of spacer (p=0.001), performing oral hygiene after use of inhaled corticosteroids (p=0.003), and knowledge of medication gratuity (p=0.004). Conclusion A significant relationship of the self-efficacy of parents/caregivers of asthmatic children with control parameters and training on the necessary skills to reach this control was demonstrated in the study.

Content validation of an educational booklet for asthma control and management in children

“…Researches carried out in northeastern Brazil to validate the Self-Efficacy and Their Child's Level of Asthma Control Scale showed sociodemographic profiles of parents and caregivers of children with asthma similar to those of this study. The main similarities referred to participants' low educational level, low family income, occupation, and sex (7)(8) . These characteristics reflect a reflection of part of the Brazilian population, with disadvantaged economic and educational conditions.…”

“…Self-efficacy is related to individuals' belief regarding their own abilities to successfully perform an intended action (6) , which may influence the decision to adopt behaviors, the effort that will be employed in carrying out actions that result in effective management of asthma and other chronic diseases and how long it will persist in the face of obstacles that may arise (6)(7) . Moreover, high levels of self-efficacy can improve therapeutic adherence, lead to better clinical results, reduce aggravation processes and generate short, medium and long-term benefits for the patient, family and health system, even in the face of adverse conditions (8) .…”

Impacto de un programa de educación terapéutica en asma en un niño y sus cuidadores

“…Otro pilar importante es la educación en inhaloterapia y la verificación de la correcta técnica para lograr la acción terapéutica adecuada y mejorar el puntaje de autoeficiencia. 26,27 En el presente estudio, el 92 % de los padres conocía la técnica correcta en la encuesta de seguimiento.…”

Knowledge, attitudes and quality of life of caregivers towards asthma in their children: a Nigerian perspective

“…Many children with asthma avoid or are prevented by their caregivers from engaging in physical activity or strenuous activities. This might interfere in the assessment of asthma control parameters, relevant for evaluating the impact of asthma on the daily activities of a child (21,35). Caregivers might want to avoid the burden that comes with managing asthma exacerbations by limiting their child's physical activity, but this could affect the overall development of the child (36).…”