School Absenteeism in Children with Asthma in a Los Angeles Inner City School

Bonilla, Sheila; Kehl, Sarah; Kwong, K.; Morphew, Tricia; Kachru, Rital; Jones, Craig

doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.06.041

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“…In addition, absenteeism also decreased by age from 31% (8 year) (Andersson et al., 2010) to 14–15% in the same cohorts, but at the age of 14–15 as displayed in our study. This result supports previous findings that younger asthmatics are missing school more often than older ones (Bonilla et al., 2005). It is also well known that uncontrolled asthma is strongly associated with younger ages (Zahran, Bailey, Qin, & Moorman, 2014).…”

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“…School absenteeism can affect the learning process negatively and children with asthma seem to have a higher school absence rate than their healthy peers (Bonilla et al., 2005; Moonie, Sterling, Figgs, & Castro, 2006; Silverstein et al., 2001). One explanation may be that school absence is related to the school environment and although schools often have adequate ventilation, the school building is a major site of exposure to cat and dog allergens (Perzanowski, Rönmark, Nold, Lundbäck, & Platts‐Mills, 1999).…”

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Asthma in adolescence affects daily life and school attendance - Two cross-sectional population-based studies 10 years apart

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AimThe aim of this study was to study the impact of asthma on daily life, school absenteeism and physical education. In addition, to describe asthma triggers at school.DesignTwo cross‐sectional population‐based studies ten years apart.MethodWithin the OLIN‐studies, in 2003 (n = 3,327) and in 2013 (n = 2,345) adolescents (14–15 years) answered an expanded ISAAC questionnaire. Of these, 8% and 11%, respectively with current asthma participated in this study.ResultsBetween the years 2003–2013, the proportion of adolescents reporting that asthma interfered with daily life had increased, in 2013, girls were significantly more affected than boys. The proportion reporting a worsening of asthma at school had decreased, but it was still over a quarter. The proportion of absenteeism from school and from physical education was at the same level both years. Asthma triggers were described to be poor air quality, poorly cleaned environment, allergens, strong fragrance, rebuilding projects, physical education and stress.

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“…They argued that these factors were more important than access to medical care, health insurance, and continuity of care. 17 The level of comfort that families reported in getting asthma information and accessibility of the asthma counselor may have played a role in this population in improved use of controller medications and reports of decreased parental stress.…”

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Asthma Management Survey of Participants in an Inner City Asthma Intervention

Sadof¹,

Brandt

2007

SSRN Journal

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Abstract:Background: The Inner City Asthma Intervention (ICAI) was a national multi-center implementation of an evidence-based intervention to reduce asthma morbidity. Objective: This study describes mitigating behaviors and reported outcomes in families with asthma who completed the intervention and a post-intervention survey at one of the ICAI sites. Results: Eighty percent (0.72-0.88, 95% confidence interval) of these families made five or more changes to mitigate exposure to environmental asthma triggers. The majority of families (0.84-0.96, 95% confidence interval) reported an improved awareness of asthma symptoms and less school absences, limitations of activity, unplanned doctor visits, and asthma related sleep disruption. This research has been supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science to Achieve Results program (grant number R-8296650) and in part by the USDA grant MAS00870-0193776. This article has not been subjected to any EPA or USDA review and therefore does not necessarily reflect the views of either Agency, and no official endorsement should be inferred.Keywords: Asthma, health intervention, health behavior, family centered care, health outcomes 1 AbstractBackground: The Inner City Asthma Intervention (ICAI) was a national multi-center implementation of an evidence-based intervention to reduce asthma morbidity. Objective: This study describes mitigating behaviors and reported outcomes in families with asthma who completed the intervention and a post-intervention survey at one of the ICAI sites. Results: Eighty percent (0.72-0.88, 95% confidence interval) of these families made five or more changes to mitigate exposure to environmental asthma triggers. The majority of families (0.84-0.96, 95% confidence interval) reported an improved awareness of asthma symptoms and less school absences, limitations of activity, unplanned doctor visits, and asthma related sleep disruption.2

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“…years old) suffering from this heterogeneous disorder, particularly those within underserved populations 3 and minorities, 4 frequently experience daytime fatigue and reduced activity levels, potentially hindering their developmental progress and diminishing social interaction. To date, evidence suggests that early intervention is important.…”

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“…5 We also included key publications by the World Health Organization. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] MEDLINE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library were searched for publications between 2007 and 2013, using the search terms asthma, cough, wheezing, breathlessness, diagnosis, management, barriers, primary care, preschool, and childhood. We also searched cited references using the Web of Science, as well as our personal research article archive, to investigate and review relevant publications.…”

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Asthma in Preschool Children: A Review of the Diagnostic Challenges

Cave

Atkinson

2014

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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Family physicians face many challenges when diagnosing asthma in preschool children. These diagnostic challenges are compounded by variations in the natural history of early stage asthma, which are not fully understood, since early childhood wheezing and asthma are heterogeneous disorders with many phenotypic and variable expressions. Since no standard definition for the type, severity, or frequency of symptoms exist for this age group, clear evidence-based recommendations are lacking. Without adequate guidance, family physicians are left to make diagnostic and treatment decisions, which can lead to undertreatment of asthmatics and overtreatment of transient wheezers. New guidelines that specifically address the challenges of diagnosing asthma in this particular age group (Global Initiative for Asthma, British Thoracic Society/Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network) have recently been published, and researchers are actively seeking new methods and techniques through epidemiological studies to assist primary care clinicians in the diagnostic process. This review has wide application in primary care. By recognizing the diagnostic challenges and understanding the related best practices, family physicians will be better placed to treat, manage, and control asthma symptoms, resulting in lower morbidity rates and reduced health system costs, as well as enhancing the overall quality of life and well-being of the children affected. (J Am Board Fam Med 2014;27:538 -548.)

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School Absenteeism in Children with Asthma in a Los Angeles Inner City School

Cited by 63 publications

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Asthma in adolescence affects daily life and school attendance - Two cross-sectional population-based studies 10 years apart

Asthma in adolescence affects daily life and school attendance - Two cross-sectional population-based studies 10 years apart

Asthma Management Survey of Participants in an Inner City Asthma Intervention

Asthma in Preschool Children: A Review of the Diagnostic Challenges

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