Stress and Quality of Life in Urban Caregivers of Children With Poorly Controlled Asthma: A Longitudinal Analysis.

摘要: Abstract Introduction The intent of this analysis was to examine the longitudinal effects risk and protective factors on quality life (QOL) in caregivers minority children with asthma. Method Caregivers ( n = 300) reported demographics, child asthma characteristics, daily caregiving stress, general social support, QOL. Latent growth curve modeling examined changes QOL across 12 months as a function control, support. Results were primarily biological mother (92%), single (71%), unemployed (55%), living poverty. Children African American (96%), Medicaid eligible had poorly controlled (93%). Lower associated higher greater lower control over time. Discussion Findings underscore importance assessing objective subjective measures burden stress clinical encounters urban, low-income