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NIH R01 · 2024

Asthma and Technology in Emerging African American Adults (The ATHENA Project)

Asthma causes substantial morbidity and mortality in the U.S., particularly among African American emerging adults (AAEA; ages 18-30), but very few asthma programs have targeted this population. Interventions that provide education and address underlying motivation for managing asthma may be most effective. However, intensive, face-to-face interventions are often difficult to implement, especially among emerging adults. The purpose of this proposal is to develop an effective mobile asthma management intervention to improve control in AAEA. We will assess the ability of multiple technologic components to assist and improve traditional asthma education: 1) MES. The Motivational Enhancement…

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