Literacy is a major social determinant of health, rooted in skills that develop during early
childhood. Children arriving at kindergarten unprepared to learn to read are more likely to …

Objective: Proper use of inhaled medications is essential for management of asthma, as
inhaled therapies are recommended as first-line for both prevention and treatment of asthma …

An estimated 6.8 million children in the United States are affected by asthma, 1 which places
them at significant risk for hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and school absences. 2 …

Background The prevalence of hypertension is increasing worldwide. Hypertension self-
management usually involves the application and consideration of oral, written, or …

Objective To systematically review the scientific literature examining parents' experiences
and information needs for the management of their child's asthma exacerbations. Methods …

Objective Education and self-management plans enhance parents' self-efficacy in managing
their child's asthma symptoms. By understanding how parents recognize and interpret acute …

Background Across the US, large inequities in asthma prevalence and outcomes persist,
disproportionately affecting low-income, minoritized children. West Louisville is particularly …

Australia has one of the highest asthma prevalence rates in the world, with this chronic and
debilitating condition affecting one in nine people. The health and mental wellbeing of …

Adherence improvement strategies can be broadly classified as educational, organizational,
and behavioral (Dunbar et al., Behavioral strategies for improving compliance. In …

Objective Asthma action plans (AAP) are recommended to guide asthma management.
Written AAPs (WAAPs) are under-utilized and can be difficult to understand. Our study …