Adolescent Peer-Led Asthma Control Self-Management Program More Effective Than Educator-Led Programs

A peer-led asthma self-management program for adolescents ages 12 to 17 was more effective than a program led by adult educators in improving the participants’ asthma control, quality of life, and self-efficacy over time. The program content was identical; the only difference was the leader. Over a 15-month comparison period, participants in both groups improved their quality of life and symptom control. However, those in the peer-led program had more improvement in self-efficacy than those in the program led by adults.

The adolescents’ outcomes were measured using the Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire . . .