Annette Grape1, Hyekyun Rhee2, Pauleen Sanchez3. 1. The College at Brockport, Brockport Downtown, Rochester, NY, United States of America. Electronic address: angrape@brockport.edu. 2. University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY, United States of America. Electronic address: Hyekyun_rhee@urmc.rochester.edu. 3. University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY, United States of America. Electronic address: p.sanchez4@u.rochester.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This paper describes the acceptability and generalizability of an evidenced-based peer-led asthma self-management program. DESIGN AND METHODS: Adolescents with persistent asthma (n = 259, ages 12-17 years) from three urban cities participated in a one day camp led by either trained peer leaders (n = 35, ages 16-20 years; intervention group) or healthcare professionals (control group). Participants completed a camp evaluation form, and the peer leader quality survey. RESULTS: Overall program evaluation showed high acceptability with average score of 4.5 (±0.87) out of 5 and no treatment group differences were found. Campers highly rated peer leaders' qualification, particularly trustworthiness (98%), knowledge (97%), and sense of humor (95%). Participants from low income families (annual income < $30,000) reported higher satisfaction with their camp experience being enjoyable compared to their counterparts from higher income families (X2 = 4.23, p ≤ .04). CONCLUSIONS: This study supports the acceptability and generalizability of a peer-led asthma self-management program across different urban community locations, seasons and venues. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Trained peers can be as effective as adult educators in teaching adolescents asthma self-management.
PURPOSE: This paper describes the acceptability and generalizability of an evidenced-based peer-led asthma self-management program. DESIGN AND METHODS: Adolescents with persistent asthma (n = 259, ages 12-17 years) from three urban cities participated in a one day camp led by either trained peer leaders (n = 35, ages 16-20 years; intervention group) or healthcare professionals (control group). Participants completed a camp evaluation form, and the peer leader quality survey. RESULTS: Overall program evaluation showed high acceptability with average score of 4.5 (±0.87) out of 5 and no treatment group differences were found. Campers highly rated peer leaders' qualification, particularly trustworthiness (98%), knowledge (97%), and sense of humor (95%). Participants from low income families (annual income < $30,000) reported higher satisfaction with their camp experience being enjoyable compared to their counterparts from higher income families (X2 = 4.23, p ≤ .04). CONCLUSIONS: This study supports the acceptability and generalizability of a peer-led asthma self-management program across different urban community locations, seasons and venues. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Trained peers can be as effective as adult educators in teaching adolescents asthma self-management.
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