Abstract
Asthma is a growing health problem that affects 4.8 million children in the US alone. This paper considers empirical studies from the past 20 years examining the relationship between psychosocial factors and asthma management and morbidity. Research indicates that psychosocial factors, including risk and protective factors in the social environment, and knowledge, attitudes and skills pertaining to asthma management, can play an important role in asthma management, adherence and morbidity. Caregiver and child mental health problems have been linked to increased asthma symptoms and poorer functional status. Family functioning, chronic stresses and social support have also been identified as potential risks and/or protective factors in the social environment.
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