title: What level of knowledge do elementary school teachers possess concerning the care of children with asthma? A pilot study.
abstract: A self-report questionnaire was used to assess the level of knowledge among a convenience sample of 34 elementary school teachers in a rural school district in Illinois. The questionnaire addressed general asthma knowledge and management, including signs and symptoms, triggers, and treatment. The results suggest a knowledge deficit among this sample of elementary school teachers; the average score was 75%. Teachers with an increased exposure/experience with asthma scored significantly higher than did those with limited exposure. Implications of these findings for schools in rural areas are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Tara
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lucas
authors.forename: Mary Ann
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Pamela D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Hill
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D005178:Faculty; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012424:Rural Population; D012572:School Health Services; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires