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Psychological and Sociocultural Determinants in Childhood Asthma Disease: Impact on Quality of Life

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  • Sheila Plaza-González

    (Nursing Department, Puerta de Hierro University Hospital, Majadahonda, 28222 Madrid, Spain)

  • María del Carmen Zabala-Baños

    (Physiotherapy, Nursing and Physiology Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Toledo, Spain)

  • Álvaro Astasio-Picado

    (Physiotherapy, Nursing and Physiology Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Toledo, Spain)

  • Jesús Jurado-Palomo

    (Physiotherapy, Nursing and Physiology Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Toledo, Spain)

Abstract

Asthma is the most common chronic disease in childhood. The presence of this pathology in children leads to the appearance of different alterations (physical, psychological, social, etc.). Due to their high influence, the aim of this study is to understand these psychological and sociocultural determinants and their impact on the quality of life of asthmatic children. In order to determine the influence of these determinants on quality of life, a narrative review of 48 articles collected in different databases was carried out. Emotions are the most powerful precursor to producing an asthmatic attack. Anxiety and depression are the pathologies that appear frequently associated with childhood asthma, together with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In addition, the personality of these children seems to be characterized by shyness and impulsivity, although exceptionally it has been associated with psychopathic behaviors, aggressiveness, and cases of psychosis. School performance is impaired and bullying occurs more frequently. Likewise, dysfunctional family relationships and lower socioeconomic status have a negative impact on the severity and management of asthma. In short, the quality of life of asthmatic children is lower due to the presence of the aforementioned psychological and sociocultural determinants.

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  • Sheila Plaza-González & María del Carmen Zabala-Baños & Álvaro Astasio-Picado & Jesús Jurado-Palomo, 2022. "Psychological and Sociocultural Determinants in Childhood Asthma Disease: Impact on Quality of Life," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-12, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:5:p:2652-:d:757997
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