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Effectiveness Of A School-Based Asthma Education Program For 8-10-Year-Old Children, Laura Hunt
Effectiveness Of A School-Based Asthma Education Program For 8-10-Year-Old Children, Laura Hunt
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Background: Asthma is the most common chronic condition to affect children in the United States Five million children throughout the United States and approximately 112, 000 children in Kentucky are living with the diagnosis of asthma (CDC, 2017; CHFS, 2017). Based on current rates 1 out of 10 elementary school-age students will likely have asthma (CDC, 2019). Educating elementary-age students about asthma and symptoms of an asthma exacerbation is very important and could save a life.
Methods: A school-based asthma education program targeting children in third and fourth grades was implemented at two elementary schools in Central Kentucky. The asthma …