Research Study
Post date: Aug 26, 2012 6:5:17 PM
The Asthma Society of Canada and researchers from the University of Alberta’s Social Support Research Program are looking for children (age 7-11) and youth (age 12-15) with asthma to participate in the online peer mentorship pilot study, Sustainable Online Support for Children and Adolescents Affected by Asthma and Allergies (SOS).
Participants in this study will take part in eight online support sessions, occurring once a week from September to November 2012. These sessions will be led by older peer mentors with allergies, under the guidance of a Health Support and Education Specialist. They will give participants the opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other, while interacting through safe and secure online technologies. Participants and their parents will also take part in pre- and post-intervention interviews, allowing the research team to develop sustainable online support tools.
This study builds on previous research, which examined the support needs, intervention preferences, and use of innovative online support technologies among children and youth living with asthma and severe allergies. Participants in this research reported reduced feelings of loneliness and social isolation, as well as increased feelings of social support in their relations with family and friends.
Each participant will receive a gift certificate upon completing the study.
For more information, please visit: https://sites.google.com/a/ualberta.ca/sos/
If you and your child are interested in participating in this study, please contact:
Rupinder Chera
Health Support and Education Specialist
Asthma Society of Canada