Parents' Views toward Designing a Health Education Program for Management of Bronchial Asthma among School-Age Children

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1 قسم تمريض صحه المجتمع

2 COMMUNITY

3 Community Health Nursing, Mansoura University

10.21608/mnj.2025.409276.1573

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Background: Childhood bronchial asthma is a prevalent global respiratory issue that is worsened by urban development in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for effective health education and professional involvement. Aim: This study aimed to explore parents’ views toward designing a health education program for the management of bronchial asthma among school-age children. Method: A phenomenological study design was used as part of a Delphi design. The study was conducted in Dhurma's primary healthcare centers. The study employed convenience sampling for participant recruitment. The researchers involved 16 parents of children with bronchial asthma in the study. Two tools were utilized to collect parents’ demographic and occupational characteristics and their views regarding the educational program. Results: Among the parents, there was an equal distribution between fathers and mothers. The findings revealed a high willingness among all participants to engage in educational initiatives focused on enhancing asthma management. Conclusion and recommendations: The study revealed a strong collective enthusiasm for educational initiatives aimed at improving asthma management, with participants optimistic about the program’s potential benefits. It is recommended to implement a structured health education program focusing on bronchial asthma for the parents using multimedia, easy-to-use, and understandable strategies.

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