Outcomes of Asthma Education for Caregivers of Asthmatic Children
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Objectives: To assess the knowledge of asthma among the caregivers of asthmatic children and to evaluate the outcomes of preceding asthma education and to evaluate the outcomes of preceding asthma education
Material and Method: The caregivers of asthmatic patients aged 1-15 years who attended the asthma clinic of Buriram Hospital from January to December 2006 were randomly recruited to answer the questionnaire about asthma prior to the educational program with the investigators or nurses. The questionnaire was done again 6 months later. The significant factors associated with adequate knowledge and change of knowledge of the caregivers were identified.
Results: Among the 120 study caregivers, fifty-eight (48.3%) had sufficient knowledge of asthma (score > 15 out of 20). The average pre-test score was 9.0 ± 3.6 (5-20). The duration of caring for their asthmatic child was the only significant factor associated with adequate knowledge (p < 0.05). After the educational session, the post-test score was significantly improved (16.0 ± 2.6; p < 0.05).
Conclusion: More than half of the caregivers of the asthmatic children had insufficient knowledge of asthma. Strategic plans of Asthma Education is still needed to improve their knowledge.
Key words: Asthma, Children, Caregivers, Knowledge
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