Walid Al-Qerem, Anan Jarab, Abdel Qader Al Bawab, Judith Eberhardt, Enas Al-Zayadnehe, Montaha Al-Iede, Maher Khdour, Lujain Al-Sa'di, Lama Sawaftah
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摘要
哮喘是全球儿童中一种常见的慢性疾病,在约旦患病率不断上升。有效的哮喘控制取决于父母的参与,包括计算技能,这影响药物管理和症状监测。本研究调查了约旦儿童父母算术能力与哮喘控制之间的关系。对2024年2月至5月在约旦大学医院接受治疗的400名哮喘儿童的父母进行了一项横断面研究。参与者是从诊所候诊区招募的。使用阿拉伯文版哮喘计算能力问卷(Ar-ANQ)评估父母的计算能力。样本包括59.5%的男性儿童(中位年龄= 6岁;IQR: 3-11),女性父母占54.1%(年龄中位数= 37岁;差:31-43)。结果显示,父母计算能力得分越高,哮喘控制越好(系数= 0.236,95% CI [0.056, 0.417], p = 0.01)。月收入低、父母年龄大与哮喘控制呈负相关(p = 0.034、p = 0.004)。服药依从性差也与哮喘控制率降低相关(p = 0.025)。总之,父母计算能力显著影响儿童哮喘的控制。提高计算能力和药物依从性,特别是在低收入家庭,可以提高哮喘的预后。未来的研究应探索长期干预措施,以解决这些因素并改善约旦的哮喘管理。
Parental numeracy skills and asthma control: a cross-sectional study.
Objective: Asthma is a common chronic condition among children globally, with increasing prevalence in Jordan. Effective asthma control depends on parental involvement, including numeracy skills, which influence medication management and symptom monitoring. This study investigated the association between parental numeracy and asthma control in Jordanian children.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 parents of children with asthma receiving treatment at the University of Jordan Hospital between February and May 2024. Participants were recruited from clinic waiting areas. Parental numeracy was assessed using the Arabic version of the Asthma Numeracy Questionnaire (Ar-ANQ). The sample included 59.5% male children (median age = 6 years; IQR: 3-11) and 54.1% female parents (median age = 37 years; IQR: 31-43).
Results: Higher parental numeracy scores were significantly associated with better asthma control (Coefficient = 0.236, 95% CI [0.056, 0.417], p = 0.01). Low monthly income and older parental age were negatively associated with asthma control (p = 0.034 and p = 0.004, respectively). Poor medication adherence also correlated with lower asthma control (p = 0.025).
Conclusions: Parental numeracy significantly affects asthma control in children. Improving numeracy skills and medication adherence, especially in low-income families, could enhance asthma outcomes. Future research should explore long-term interventions to address these factors and improve asthma management in Jordan.
期刊介绍:
Providing an authoritative open forum on asthma and related conditions, Journal of Asthma publishes clinical research around such topics as asthma management, critical and long-term care, preventative measures, environmental counselling, and patient education.