Pediatric asthma and problems in attention, concentration, and impulsivity: disruption of the family management system.(Report)

Rationale: This study assesses the relationships between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, specific family asthma management domains and pediatric asthma morbidity. Methods: Participants were 110 children with asthma and a respective parent (ages 7-17, X = 11.6 years, 25% ethnic/racial minority). Parents completed measures of asthma morbidity and report of child ADHD symptoms. Children completed measures of attention, concentration, and impulsivity. Families participated in the Family Asthma Management System Scale (FAMSS) interview to assess the effectiveness of eight features of asthma management. Results: Parent report of ADHD symptoms and poor child ...

<.05). Standardized scores on paper and pencil Cancellation tasks and Trails B were not significantly associated with asthma symptoms (r's = -.04 to -.16, all p's><.05). Standardized scores on Cancellation tasks and Trails B were not significantly associated with effective family asthma management (r's = .05 to .17, all p's>

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