Factors Influencing Adherence to Inhaled Corticosteroids in Preschool Children with Asthma

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Sudarat wanngamwiset
Panida Pootrakoon
Warinya Arttham
Sumana Yuadying

Abstract

Background: Asthma is a common chronic disease in children that requires consistent use of inhaled corticosteroids to control airway inflammation, improve lung function, and reduce bronchial fibrosis.


Objectives: To investigate adherence to inhaled corticosteroids and the factors influencing adherence to inhaled corticosteroids in the caregivers of pre-school children with asthma


Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 120 caregivers caring for pre-school children with asthma. The research instruments consisted of a questionnaire on demographic data of the caregivers, 2) a questionnaire on demographic and health data of the children, 3) a questionnaire on health literacy, 4) a questionnaire on health perception, and 5) a questionnaire on adherence to inhaled corticosteroids. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression.


Results: Approximately 65.80% of caregivers adhered to the use of inhaled corticosteroids. Health literacy, health perception, duration of treatment, and frequency of inhaled corticosteroid use together predicted adherence 62.80% (Nagelkerke R2=.628). Health literacy and health perception significantly predicted adherence to inhaled corticosteroid use (OR=0.85, 95% CI=0.77–0.93, p<.001; OR=0.93, 95% CI=0.87–0.99, p<.05).


Conclusion: The healthcare team should promote health literacy and health perception among caregivers to enhance adherence to inhaled corticosteroids in preschool children with asthma.

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wanngamwiset, S., Pootrakoon, P., Arttham, W. ., & Yuadying, S. . (2025). Factors Influencing Adherence to Inhaled Corticosteroids in Preschool Children with Asthma. BCNNON Health Science Research Journal, 19(1), e277131. retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JHR/article/view/277131
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