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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on asthma control among children: a qualitative study from caregivers' perspectives and experiences.
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- Pediatric asthma control during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Pediatric pulmonology · 2022Pooled it
- The COVID-19 pandemic and asthma management: a family caregiver perspective.The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma · 2025Article
- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on adults and children with atopic dermatitis and food allergy: Systematic review.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global · 2024Article
- Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children with Asthma and Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination: Current Evidence and Review of the Literature.Microorganisms · 2023Review
- Impact of the COVID-19 on asthma control among children: A systematic review.Journal of public health research · 2023Review
- Psychological impacts of coronavirus disease 2019 on people with asthma, allergic rhinitis, and food allergy.Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology · 2022Review
- Caregiver Perceptions of Change in Pediatric Asthma Control During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2022Article
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- Changes in Healthcare Provision During Covid-19 and Their Impact on Children With Chronic Illness: A Scoping Review.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
- Psychosocial and Service Delivery Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children With Respiratory Conditions, Their Parents and Their Health Care Providers.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
objectivesTo understand the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on asthma control in children based on caregivers' perspectives and experiences.
designThis was a qualitative study deploying face-to-face, semistructured interviews. Thematic analysis was carried out to analyse the data.
settingPaediatric respiratory clinics in three tertiary hospitals.
participants16 caregivers providing unpaid asthma-related care and assistance to children under 14 years who had been diagnosed with asthma for more than 1 year and were not only treated with short-acting β2-agonists.
resultsSix main themes were identified: (1) improved asthma control; (2) decreased willingness to seek medical care driven by fear; (3) increased adherence due to enhanced awareness of asthma control; (4) coping strategies for changes caused by COVID-19; (5) a new opportunity and (6) managing new challenges in asthma control.
conclusionsThe COVID-19 outbreak and the measures in response to it have had significant impacts on asthma control among children. Children with asthma are advised to continue good asthma management, take their prescribed asthma medications as normal, wash their hands regularly and wear face masks. Regularly supported self-management and remote consultations should be provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, supporting people financially, providing continued medical support and alleviating any fear and anxiety should be considered. We anticipate that our findings will inform health promotion interventions.
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