The presentation of a short adapted questionnaire to measure asthma knowledge of parents

Abstract

BackgroundThe aim of this study is to establish asthma knowledge of parents of children (0–18 years) with asthma at the outpatient clinic.MethodsA translated and adapted a 21 item Likert type 5 point scale questionnaire (Cronbach’s α-coefficient 0.73) was completed by 291 parents of children with asthma. Total asthma knowledge scores were associated with demographic and psychosocial variables.ResultsFactor analysis resulted in a new reduced 10 item questionnaire (Cronbach’s α-coefficient 0.72). Higher educational level of parents was associated with better asthma knowledge (p < 0.008 and p < 0.003). Parents showed more knowledge (p < 0.001) on non-medication questions. Asthma knowledge of the parent did not correlate with child age, gender, duration of airway problems, time since diagnosis or severity of asthma.ConclusionsEducation of parents concerning the working mechanism, indications and use of asthma medications are an essential part of asthma education. Asthma education should be repeated frequently to parents of children with long-term airway problems or diagnosed asthma. Special attention must be paid to parents with only high school education or less.

Asthma-Related Knowledge and Practices among Mothers of Asthmatic Children: A Latent Class Analysis

“…Higher education levels were associated with membership in the “good knowledge” class, consistently with several previous studies [ 2 , 7 , 8 , 14 ]. Indeed, mothers with higher education may be more likely to have prior knowledge and more inclined to gather and absorb new information [ 8 ].…”

“…Current evidence shows that the parental level of asthma-related knowledge may influence asthma management practices [ 2 ] and affect children’s disease control [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]. Much of the existing literature studying the impact of parental knowledge on childhood asthma outcomes focuses on mothers as the primary caregivers [ 5 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ], suggesting that asthma in children is majorly managed by mothers. Therefore, assessing mothers’ knowledge and practices is essential for improving the management of childhood asthma.…”

Patient Characteristics and Caregiver Asthma Knowledge of Children with Well-Controlled and Poorly Controlled Asthma

“…2 Asthma is prevalent among underprivileged, minority, and urban children, who also endure a disproportionate burden of preventable asthma-related morbidity including emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalization, and missed days of school. 3 A multistate survey to identify racial disparities in children with asthma showed that 39% of Black children had asthma-related ED visits and hospitalizations compared with 18% of White children. 4 …”

“…Studies have shown that asthma exacerbations are preventable when patients and caregivers receive formal education for asthma self-management. 3 , 9 Empowering children and caregivers with the required knowledge and self-management skills is necessary to achieve proper asthma control. 10 Despite this evidence, parents of children with asthma continue to have various misconceptions regarding asthma management.…”

Role of a structured and interactive lecture in improving the knowledge of school children toward asthma and its control

“…A short adapted 20 item questionnaire, developed based on study by Franken et al . [5] was self administered to 120 students before the lecture to assess baseline knowledge on epidemiology, causation, prevention and management of asthma. Same was administered again to assess post lecture change.…”