Another study revealed that 89% of teachers were not satisfied with their level of asthma knowledge or their ability to manage an asthma attack, with 68% voicing real concerns of having a child with asthma in their classroom (Brooks & Jones, 1992). Eighty-nine percent denied any prior training concerning the care of children with asthma. As a result, approximately 86% of these teachers willingly requested more education on asthma, especially regarding medication administration.
This study suggests that the majority of teachers in this rural school setting lacked adequate knowledge concerning the basic care of children with asthma, as evidenced by a mean score of 75%. Many teachers were not satisfied with their current level of asthma knowledge (5 %, with another 29.4% feeling unsure of their knowledge and abilities), with an overwhelming majority (85.3%) requesting additional education to assist them in managing these children safely and effectively while alleviating some of their own anxiety.