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. 2012 Oct;27(5):479-90.
doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2011.06.011. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

Support needs and preferences of young adolescents with asthma and allergies: "just no one really seems to understand"

Miriam Stewart  1 , Nicole Letourneau, Jeffrey R Masuda, Sharon Anderson, Lisa Cicutto, Shawna McGhan, Susan Watt
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Support needs and preferences of young adolescents with asthma and allergies: "just no one really seems to understand"

Miriam Stewart et al. J Pediatr Nurs. 2012 Oct.

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to identify support needs, support resources, and support barriers for young adolescents with asthma and allergies and to describe preferences for an accessible support intervention. Adolescents (N = 57) completed a survey questionnaire. Eight young adolescents, 10 parents, and 5 older adolescents participated in separate group interviews. Young adolescents' challenges included transition to self-care, balancing restrictions with safety, social isolation, and loneliness. Young teens recommended supportive networks facilitated by older adolescent peers and wanted to meet with other young adolescents living with asthma and allergies online and share information, advice, and encouragement with them.

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