Adherence and Stress in a Population of Inner-City Children with Asthma

Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, (1) with many modifiable risk factors impacting asthma morbidity, including adherence to medications. Despite research demonstrating the importance of adherence to asthma medication regimens, poor and variable adherence persists,(2) with patients receiving 30-70% of prescribed doses of inhaled corticosteroids.(3) Non-adherence may be especially prevalent in minorities and those of lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to higher morbidity in these groups.(4). This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.