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Applying the social ecological model to creating Asthma-Friendly Schools in Louisiana
Nuss HJ , Hester LL , Perry MA , Stewart-Briley C , Reagon VM , Collins P . J Sch Health 2016 86 (3) 225-32 BACKGROUND: In 2010, the Louisiana Asthma Management and Prevention Program (LAMP) implemented the Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative in high-risk Louisiana populations. The social ecological model (SEM) was used as a framework for an asthma program implemented in 70 state K-12 public schools over 2 years. METHODS: Activities included a needs assessment, identification of students with asthma, individualized asthma action plans (AAP), staff trainings, environmental quality improvement, and school system policy changes to address the asthma burden. RESULTS: There were 522 new or existing asthma cases recognized. Asthma knowledge/awareness was measurably improved among school personnel. School indoor air quality was improved across all locations. School-level polices were adopted that improved AAP collection, compliance to bus-idling restrictions, and asthma medication self-carry. CONCLUSIONS: The SEM framework can be used for school-based programs to address successfully and improve asthma-related issues from the individual through policy levels. |
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