Development and Validation of the Air Quality Awareness Scale (AQAS) for Parents

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization500 enrolled

Overview

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the level of awareness, knowledge, and preventive behaviors regarding air quality and air pollution among parents of children with physician-diagnosed allergic respiratory diseases (asthma and/or allergic rhinitis). The survey will evaluate parents' understanding of air pollution effects, sources, and protective measures, as well as sociodemographic and clinical correlates influencing awareness.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

500

Conditions

Asthma (Diagnosis)Air Quality Air Pollution Rhinitis, Allergic Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Belief Model Parents

Interventions

Air Quality Knowledge QuestionnaireBEHAVIORAL

A structured, self-administered questionnaire on air quality and pollution will be provided to all participants. The survey consists of a total of 23 main items and an additional demographic information section. The demographic section collects data on parent's age, gender, education level, occupation, and the child's age, gender, diagnosis (asthma and/or allergic rhinitis), and disease duration. The main questionnaire includes: * 5 items assessing knowledge of air pollution and air quality concepts; * 10 items measuring awareness of air pollution sources, health impacts, and environmental conditions; * 8 items evaluating attitudes and protective behaviors toward air pollution (e.g., monitoring air quality index, modifying outdoor activities, using indoor air filters). Responses are based on a Likert-type scale. The tool is designed to quantify parental understanding, awareness, and preventive practices related to air quality in the context of childhood allergic airway diseases.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 75 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or primary caregiver of a child aged 2-18 years * Child has a physician-diagnosed asthma and/or allergic rhinitis * Able to read and understand Turkish * Provides informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Parents of children with other chronic respiratory or systemic diseases * Parents who are healthcare professionals (to avoid bias) * Incomplete survey responses

Locations (1)

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

Istanbul, Şişli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Level of Parental Knowledge and Awareness About Air Quality

The primary outcome is the overall score obtained from the Air Quality Knowledge and Behavior Questionnaire, reflecting parents' knowledge and awareness regarding air quality and air pollution. The composite score will be derived from the 5 knowledge and 10 awareness items, each rated on a Likert scale (e.g., 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Higher total scores indicate greater knowledge and awareness of air pollution, its sources, and its health effects.

Time frame: At baseline (single survey administration)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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