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Feasibility of a peer-led, school-based asthma education programme for adolescents in Jordan
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Al-Sheyab, NA and Gallagher, R and Roydhouse, J and Crisp, J and Shah, S, Feasibility of a peer-led, school-based asthma education programme for adolescents in Jordan, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 18, (5) pp. 468-473. ISSN 1020-3397 (2012) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
The Adolescent Asthma Action programme (Triple A) has been used successfully to promote asthma knowledge, awareness and quality of life in adolescents with asthma in Australia. We describe the feasibility and acceptability of an adaptation of this English-language, peer-led, asthma education programme in a girls’ high school in Northern Jordan. The pilot was conducted by bilingual health workers. Feasibility, acceptability and adaptability were measured through participation rates, open-ended questionnaires completed by peer leaders, a focus group for junior students and reflective journal notes. The programme was well-received by staff and students, with high levels of participation. The peer-led approach was viewed positively. Students reported that they enjoyed the interactive learning activities and the opportunity to practise English. The students reported increased asthma knowledge and awareness, with students with asthma reporting receiving more support from peers. A peer-led asthma education programme is feasible and acceptable in the Jordanian school context.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | asthma, education, intervention, school-based, adolescents |
Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
Research Group: | Cardiovascular medicine and haematology |
Research Field: | Respiratory diseases |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
Objective Field: | Behaviour and health |
UTAS Author: | Roydhouse, J (Dr Jessica Roydhouse) |
ID Code: | 137370 |
Year Published: | 2012 |
Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
Deposited On: | 2020-02-11 |
Last Modified: | 2020-08-26 |
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