Childhood Asthma, Passive Smoke Exposure
Conditions
Keywords
Asthma., Passive Smoke Exposure,, Secondhand Smoke,, Counsel Intervention,, Childhood Asthma,, Asthma Control Test,, Caregiver Education
Brief summary
This study evaluates the effect of passive smoke exposure on childhood asthma and the role of structured counseling in reducing SHS exposure and improving asthma control.
Detailed description
A quasi-experimental study conducted at Fauji Foundation Hospital using a pre-post test design. The intervention group received structured caregiver counseling about the dangers of passive smoking and asthma management. The study used ACT scores to assess improvement in asthma control.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCounselling
Received structured caregiver counseling - weekly sessions for 1 month and biweekly for the next 2 months.
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
The primary purpose is to offer practical insights into reducing the burden of childhood asthma by fusing exposure reduction techniques with asthma management education. It is anticipated that the results will guide evidence-based policy and public health campaigns to lower exposure to SHS, improve asthma outcomes, and improve the lives of children with the condition.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 11 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed Asthma, Passive smoke exposure
Exclusion criteria
* Comorbidity, sever asthma requiring hospitalisation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma control test (ACT) Score Improvement | 3 months | Change in ACT Score from baseline to 3 months after intervention. ACT score of 19 is considered as normal Asthma control, less then 19 is considered as poor Asthma control and more than 19 ACT score is considered as good Asthma control |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed