Experiences, Functioning and Needs of Low-Income African American Mothers of Children With Asthma

College of Nursing, Healthy Communities Research Institute
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Abstract

The purpose of this proposed study was to explore experiences, needs and functioning of low-income, African American caregivers of children with asthma in order to better understand symptom management. Method: A qualitative, descriptive design was used. A purposive sampling technique was used to screen 32 caregivers of children with asthma, and 15 caregivers agreed to participate. Results: Three main themes were identified: managing the symptoms; cultural beliefs and values; and culturally competent health care provider. Conclusion: For the caregivers culture disparity is not just about access to health services but instead the healthcare providers' understanding of the complexity of symptoms management.
Format
Article
Identifier(s)
10.1016/j.pedn.2015.04.003
Publication Date
2015-12-01
Publication Title
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume
30
Issue
6
First Page
842
Last Page
849
Keywords
Subject
Community
College of Nursing
Healthy Communities Research Institute
Permalink https://oaks.kent.edu/nurspubs/51
Dowell, J. (2015). Experiences, Functioning and Needs of Low-Income African American Mothers of Children With Asthma (1–). Journal of Pediatric Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2015.04.003
Dowell, Jo. 2015. “Experiences, Functioning and Needs of Low-Income African American Mothers of Children With Asthma”. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2015.04.003.
Dowell, Jo. Experiences, Functioning and Needs of Low-Income African American Mothers of Children With Asthma. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 1 Dec. 2015, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2015.04.003.