Health Promotion Action Plan: Pediatric Asthma Remediation Program

Health Promotion Action Plan: Pediatric Asthma Remediation Program in The Bronx, NY
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Health Promotion Action Plan: Pediatric Asthma Remediation Program in The Bronx, NY
Child asthma is a widespread problem in the Bronx, New York, with a high occurrence and hospitalization rate compared to other regions in the USA. Experts describe asthma as a chronic respiratory disease that affects the breathing system resulting in health issues such as coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Childhood asthma results in long-term health effects on children's development and quality of life, leading to missed school days and decreased physical activity.
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Concerning this, the Bronx has among the highest rates of Asthma in the USA. Research indicates that the prevalence rate is 10.1% among individuals below 18 yrs. Also, the hospitalization rates are higher in the region than in other regions in the USA. Therefore, promoting this health problem through a health program is essential to reduce asthma problems and ensure a better approach to relieving the pediatric asthma burden in the Bronx. The health promotion program aims at promoting comprehensive asthma care access and support. It will also promote policies aimed at reducing environmental triggers of Asthma (Coomes et al., 2022). By addressing these factors, the intervention improves asthma management among children, reducing pediatric asthma's impact on their health and wellbeing.
As a complex disease that requires multifaceted interventions to manage, asthma can devastate affected individuals' lives. Various interventions have been implemented in the Bronx and other areas to address pediatric asthma, with varying degrees of success. One of the most promising pediatric asthma interventions is comprehensive asthma management education. Studies have found that educating families on asthma management and personalized asthma management plans improves asthma control and reduces the need for emergency department visits and hospitalizations (Hsia et al., 2021). A study by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found that comprehensive asthma management education reduced the hospitalization rate for pediatric Asthma by 41%. This showcases how educating people can assist in reducing asthma cases among children, promoting the overall health and wellbeing of the community.
Another successful pediatric asthma intervention is access to asthma management resources and support. Programs that provide families with resources such as asthma medication, spacers, and peak flow meters have been found to improve asthma control and reduce hospitalizations (Jonas et al., 2022). For example, the Asthma Allies program in the Bronx provided families with medication and spacers, resulting in a 64% reduction in hospitalizations for asthma among program participants. In addition to individual-level interventions, policies to reduce the condition's environmental triggers can effectively improve asthma management (Jonas et al., 2022). Environmental triggers such as mold, dust, and tobacco smoke worsen asthma symptoms and lead to hospitalizations. Policies that improve indoor air quality in schools and homes, such as improved ventilation and pest control, can reduce asthma symptoms and hospitalizations (Poowuttikul et al., 2019). The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Healthy Homes program provides education and resources to families to reduce environmental triggers of Asthma, resulting in a 50% reduction in hospitalizations for Asthma among program participants.
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The proposed program will provide comprehensive asthma management education for children and families affected by pediatric Asthma in the Bronx. Notably, the education will include information on asthma triggers, medication use, asthma action plans, and how to recognize and respond to asthma emergencies. The education will be provided through in-person workshops, online resources, and printed materials. Personalized asthma management plans for each child: The program will provide each child with a personalized asthma management plan based on their specific asthma triggers, symptoms, and medication needs (Poowuttikul et al., 2019). The plan will include information on daily medication use, as-needed medication use, and emergency procedures. The plan will be developed in collaboration with the child's healthcare provider and reviewed and updated regularly.
Also, the program will provide families with access to asthma management resources and support, such as medication, spacers, and peak flow meters. The program will also provide families access to support from asthma educators and peer support groups to help them effectively manage their child's asthma (Sha...