Table 1.

Asthma Modules Included in CALMA

Module	Description	Primary Contributors
1. Asthma and the Family*	Identifies how asthma impacts families, ways to reduce stress, and community resources.	Caregivers, Psychologists
2. What is Asthma?	Defines asthma and describes its symptoms. Commonly held myths about what causes asthma are discussed.	Academics, Caregivers, Medical Professionals
3. Asthma Triggers	Identifies allergens and environmental and physical irritants that may trigger asthma, especially those common in PR.	Academics, Environmental Scientists
4. Asthma Treatment	Describes various types of asthma medications and when and how to use them properly. The module focuses on medications covered by the government-sponsored health insurance plan	Academics, Caregivers, Government, Medical Professionals, Pharmaceutical Companies
5. The Asthma Treatment  Plan	Describes how to monitor asthma and identify controlled asthma. Provides a plan to track progress and achieve controlled asthma.	Academics, Caregivers, Medical Professionals
6. Empowerment:  Overcoming Barriers in  Asthma Management*	Identifies ways that parents can overcome health care barriers and improve communication with their child’s pediatrician and other health care providers.	Caregivers, Government
7. Educating your Child and  Others about Asthma*	Discusses the importance of, and how to educate a child and other caretakers about asthma.	Caregivers, Medical Professionals
8. Final Recommendations*	Summarizes key points in the CALMA manual. Designed for those with lower levels of education and literacy.	Academics, Caregivers

Note: CALMA is the Spanish acronym for Take Control, Empower Yourself, and Achieve Asthma Management. Modules with asterisks represented those created specifically for the CALMA intervention.