Evaluating a Residential Asthma Camp Program and Ways to Increase Physical Activity

Authors

Chanda Nicole Holsey DRPH, MPH, AE-C, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Lawanda Cummings

Document Type

Article

Publisher

Jannetti Publications, Inc.

ISSN

0097-9805

Publication Date

11-2008

Keywords

Asthma, Camping, Exercise, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Patient Education, Program Evaluation, Self-Care

Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational asthma camp program emphasizing self-management skills. The camp's key program components were medical supervision, autonomy, peer support, and health education. Measurement of asthma knowledge gains and overall camp experience were reported. Children who attended the asthma camp increased the knowledge level of their condition. It has been well researched that asthma and obesity are related, and obesity is associated with a higher prevalence of asthma. Thus, this camp program is in an ideal position to incorporate an effective physical activity module while continuing to provide an exceptional asthma education experience for children with asthma.

Volume

34

Issue

6

First Page

459

Last Page

461

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

NSUWorks Citation

Holsey, Chanda Nicole DRPH, MPH, AE-C and Cummings, Lawanda, "Evaluating a Residential Asthma Camp Program and Ways to Increase Physical Activity" (2008). Department of Health Sciences Faculty Articles. 219.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_hs_facarticles/219