Asthma: a health disparity among African American children: the impact and implications for pediatric nurses.
Asthma is the most common chronic illness among children and is a significant health disparity for African American children and their families. This article provides current statistics that clearly define the problem of asthma and explains the relevance of this health problem for pediatric nurses. The Healthy People 2010 objectives for pediatric asthma care are discussed as outcome measures. The individual, sociocultural, and environmental characteristics of asthma are described. The impact and implications for pediatric nurses in the roles of (a) coordinator of care, (b) child/family advocate, and (c) evaluator of care are explained.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA. abhines@uncg.edu
Annette Baker
AB
Hines
D000293:Adolescent; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001249:Asthma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000451:nursing*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006292:Health Priorities; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology