Psychosocial factors and lack of asthma knowledge undermine child and adolescent adherence to inhaled corticosteroid

• Main Authors: P. Takkinsatian, S. Chantaratin, S. Sirisakpanit, W. Srisuwatchari, P. Pacharn, O. Jirapongsananuruk, N. Visitsunthorn
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78549
• Institution: Mahidol University

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) adherence and identify factors associated with nonadherence in pediatric asthma patients. Methods: A total of 134 patients aged 8–18 years old were included. At the first visit, patient adherence, asthma knowledge, and outcome expe...