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- Yu‐Fen Tzeng
- Bih‐Shya Gau
Abstract
Aims and objectives To investigate the suitability of asthma education materials for school‐age children with asthma and elucidate how these children used their health‐literacy abilities to identify whether the materials can be accepted, comprehended and applied. Background Effective asthma self‐management education is influenced by the suitability of materials and an individual's health literacy. Design A mixed‐method research design was developed using quantitative and qualitative surveys. Methods The suitability of the materials was assessed on the basis of the Chinese version of the Suitability Assessment of Materials by five experts. In addition, five school‐age children (age: 8–12 years) were recruited and interviewed. Results In total, 25 pieces of asthma education material for children were collected. On the basis of their type, the materials were categorised as nine brochures, 11 leaflets and five videos. Of the 25 materials, 17 were rated as superior materials, whereas eight were rated as adequate materials. The suitability scores of the video‐based materials were significantly higher than those of the brochures and leaflets (p = .006). One print material was considered to have a reading level suitable for fifth‐grade or younger children, whereas the remaining materials were considered suitable for sixth‐grade or older children. The following six health‐literacy domains were identified: recognising asthma through body knowledge, posing reflective questions, identifying self‐care difficulties, receiving adult guidance, learning with enjoyment and addressing learning requirements. Conclusions The video‐based materials had integrated content and were appealing to children. Cartoon animations, interactive computer games, and skill demonstrations may enhance learning stimulation and motivation and increase learning effects in children. Relevance to clinical practice The present results may help healthcare providers to understand children's capacities to manage their disease, effectively address children's requirements and function as a key resource for children to strengthen their literacy in asthma management.
Suggested Citation
Yu‐Fen Tzeng & Bih‐Shya Gau, 2018.
"Suitability of asthma education materials for school‐age children: Implications for health literacy,"
Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 27(5-6), pages 921-930, March.
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RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:27:y:2018:i:5-6:p:e921-e930
DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13993
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