Open AccessHousing Interventions and Control of Asthma-Related Indoor Biologic Agents
Author(s) -
James Krieger,
David E. Jacobs,
Peter Ashley,
Andrea Baeder,
Ginger L. Chew,
Dorr Gellatly Dearborn,
H. Patricia Hynes,
J. David Miller,
Rebecca Morley,
Felicia A. Rabito,
Darryl C. Zeldin
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of public health management and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.771
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1550-5022
pISSN - 1078-4659
DOI - 10.1097/phh.0b013e3181ddcbd9
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , asthma , medicine , environmental health , intensive care medicine , allergy , nursing , immunology
Subject matter experts systematically reviewed evidence on the effectiveness of housing interventions that affect health outcomes, primarily asthma, associated with exposure to moisture, mold, and allergens. Three of the 11 interventions reviewed had sufficient evidence for implementation: multifaceted, in-home, tailored interventions for reducing asthma morbidity; integrated pest management to reduce cockroach allergen; and combined elimination of moisture intrusion and leaks and removal of moldy items to reduce mold and respiratory symptoms. Four interventions needed more field evaluation, 1 needed formative research, and 3 either had no evidence of effectiveness or were ineffective. The 3 interventions with sufficient evidence all applied multiple, integrated strategies. This evidence review shows that selected interventions that improve housing conditions will reduce morbidity from asthma and respiratory allergies.