Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Department of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia

Publications

• Review Article   
  Perceptions of Ndola based Parents and Teachers on the Participation of Asthmatic School Children in Physical Education
  Author(s): Chipasha Bwalya*
  
  Introduction: Lack of participation of asthmatic children in physical activity negatively impacts these children’s mental and physical health. Asthmatic children are more likely to be obese, have higher levels of emotional difficulties and struggle with low self-esteem. Lack of physical activity leads also to aerobic deconditioning which further exacerbates the asthma. Meanwhile, studies have shown that a significant proportion of the general population hold the notion that asthmatic children cannot exercise or play hard. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the perceptions of parents and teachers on the participation of primary school children with asthma in physical education in Ndola. It is necessary to highlight the perceptions that parents and teachers have on this matter as they are most likely the adults in whose care chi.. Read More»
  DOI: DOI: 10.37421/2161-105X. 2022.12.611

  Abstract HTML PDF