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- ItemDie leefwereld van die kind met asma(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1994) Naude, Hendrina; Ackermann, C. J.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Education. Dept. of Educational Psychology.Asthma is one of the most chronic illnesses found in children. Recent population studies of children with asthma yield prevalence estimates from 10% to 15% among primary school children. The life-world of the child consists of different relationships: his parents, friends, teachers, himself, objects and ideas and with God. Disturbed relationships lead to a disturbed life-world. Psychological risk factors associated with asthma have been identified, including (a) depressive symptoms, (b) disregard or denial of asthmatic symptoms, (c) an unsupportive school environment, (d) conflict between the parents, (e) a low self-esteem, ( f) a stigmatizing attitude amongst teachers and members of the community, (g) impaired identification and (h) impaired social relationships. Like children with other chronic illnesses, children with asthma are at risk for psychosocial difficulties. Decreased psychosocial functioning may be manifested in behavioural problems, poor peer relationships and/or diminished academic performance. Children with asthma may suffer from a variety of functional impairments, depending on the severity and nature of their illness. Acute exacerbations of symptoms (e.g. wheezing and coughing) may lead to bed rest, restricted physical activity, and/or school absence. Chronic manifestations of the illness (e.g. shortness of breath and airway hyperreactivity) may result in impaired physical conditioning and avoidance of certain foods or social activities.