Young Adults and Allergic Rhinitis: A Population Often Overlooked but in Need of Targeted Help DOI Creative Commons
Georgina Jones, Rachel House, Sinthia Bosnic‐Anticevich

et al.

Allergies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 145 - 161

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

Allergic Rhinitis (AR) currently affects 27% of young adults (18–24 years old) in Australia. Although the nature AR and its management are well-researched adult paediatric populations, little is known about adults. Given biopsychosocial developmental challenges faced by adults, this study aims to investigate adults’ source influence. A total 185 with Australia completed an online survey. Seventy-eight percent were female had a mean age 21.9 old. The majority (99%) moderate severe symptoms affected at least one aspect their quality life (97%). Despite this, only 11% participants using appropriate medications. Parents (50%) most common influencer medication use, general practitioners commonly sought for information (63%) advice (70%). Young do not manage medications despite consulting healthcare providers, was reflected heavy burden reported on life. This bridges our gap understanding shows that lack developmentally support equip them health literacy skills required transition into healthcare.

Language: Английский

Self-management and information needs of adults with seasonal allergic rhinitis in the Netherlands: A focus group study DOI Creative Commons
Bob C. Mulder, Marise J. Kasteleyn,

Lisbeth Hall

et al.

Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 22, 2024

This focus group study explored the needs, preferences and beliefs of adults with seasonal allergic rhinitis regarding their self-management practices, related information use needs. Four groups were held, two online on location. The 20 participants (11 women); M age = 39.0 years (range: 21–56 years) reluctant to identify themselves as patients, trivializing complaints while avoiding being confronted too much condition. Participants often expressed low trust in effectiveness medication ability healthcare alleviate complaints. resulted relatively openness such personalized pollen predictions. Findings synthesized under three interrelated themes: ‘Being ill, but not a patient: it’s bad, you learn live it’, ‘Individual search for what does or doesn’t work’ ‘Information needs sources’. Implications communication supportive practices are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Young Adults and Allergic Rhinitis: A Population Often Overlooked but in Need of Targeted Help DOI Creative Commons
Georgina Jones, Rachel House, Sinthia Bosnic‐Anticevich

et al.

Allergies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 145 - 161

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

Allergic Rhinitis (AR) currently affects 27% of young adults (18–24 years old) in Australia. Although the nature AR and its management are well-researched adult paediatric populations, little is known about adults. Given biopsychosocial developmental challenges faced by adults, this study aims to investigate adults’ source influence. A total 185 with Australia completed an online survey. Seventy-eight percent were female had a mean age 21.9 old. The majority (99%) moderate severe symptoms affected at least one aspect their quality life (97%). Despite this, only 11% participants using appropriate medications. Parents (50%) most common influencer medication use, general practitioners commonly sought for information (63%) advice (70%). Young do not manage medications despite consulting healthcare providers, was reflected heavy burden reported on life. This bridges our gap understanding shows that lack developmentally support equip them health literacy skills required transition into healthcare.

Language: Английский

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