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Factors influencing parental medication adherence in pediatric asthma

  • Misa Iio
  • , Yukihiro Ohya
  • , Yutaka Morisawa
  • , Hiroko Watanabe
  • , Masami Narita
  • , Masaki Futamura
  • , Ikuyo Masuko
  • , Ichiro Nomura
  • , Koichi Yoshida
  • , Kenta Horimukai
  • , Akemi Manki
  • , Susumu Manki
  • , Kyoko Satsuka
  • , Kaori Nakatani
  • , Masayuki Akashi
  • , Taku Ohishi
  • , Tatsuki Fukuie
  • , Tomoko Suda
  • , Koji Takenaka

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Abstract

Purpose: To identify the factors influencing parental medication control behaviors (inhaling corticosteroids and medication-taking) in pediatric asthma management. Methods: A specially-designed questionnaire survey was conducted on 942 parents with asthmatic children in hospitals and elementary schools. Results: Factor analysis on inhalation behaviors resulted in five factors: understanding of benefit, mastering on inhalation skills and medication management, family support, anxiety of side effects, and explanation from a doctor (cumulative contribution ratio = 51.3%). Factor analysis on medication-taking behavior resulted in five factors: understanding of medication effectiveness and benefit, family support, anxiety of side effects, skills on giving medicines, and family routine (cumulative contribution ratio = 50.6%). Conclusion: The results indicate the importance of recognizing factors influencing parental medication control behaviors in developing education strategies to maintain and reinforce their asthma management behaviors.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)593-603
Number of pages11
JournalJapanese Journal of Allergology
Volume60
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Corticosteroids inhalation behavior
  • Medication-taking behavior
  • Parents
  • Pediatric asthma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy

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