Relationship between the Efficacy of Self-Management Strategies for Pediatric Asthma Care

Background & Aim: Children all across the world are affected by chronic asthma, which is a common and serious health problem. Successful asthma management has to incorporate some type of empowerment of the children with knowledge and tools for self-management. The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between the efficacy of self- management strategies for pediatric asthma care.  Methods: The data were collected through surveys. The questionnaire included asthma attack management, identified allergens and medication adherence. Descriptive correlation research was employed to evaluate the relationship between the efficacy of self- management techniques on asthma control.  Results: This study underscores the necessity of tailored asthma management for children aged 12 to 18. Despite improvements in self-management practices, challenges persist in knowledge, psychological factors, and medication adherence. Knowledge and emotional factors were found to have minimal impact on management efficacy, whereas issues with medication adherence hindered self-management, while controlling environmental factors improved outcomes. Effective asthma management requires addressing barriers related to medication adherence and environmental control.  Conclusion: The study identifies major barriers for pediatric asthma patients, notably in recognizing medical triggers and maintaining medication adherence. Persistent gaps in understanding highlight the need for holistic therapies that address emotional and psychological aspects as well as provide personalized support. Recommendations include enhancing patient education, incorporating pediatric asthma management into nursing training, offering individualized nurse support, and conducting longitudinal research on interventions. Limitations such as resource constraints and policy implementation challenges underscore the complexity of improving asthma care for children.