Table 2.
Unadjusted differences in AIRS© scores between Rochester and Bronx samples.
| Rochester mean (SD) (range 1–5) | Bronx mean (SD) (range 1–5) | Mean diff | 95% CI | t value | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRS© section I: | ||||||
| Attitudes towards medication use | 3.23 (0.63) | 2.71 (0.73) | 0.52 | 0.36, 0.67 | 6.66 | <0.0001 |
| Treatment expectations | 3.23 (0.67) | 2.86 (0.65) | 0.37 | 0.22, 0.53 | 4.84 | <0.0001 |
| Facts about asthma | 3.91 (0.39) | 3.85 (0.40) | 0.06 | −0.03, 0.15 | 1.22 | 0.22 |
| Nature of asthma symptoms | 3.01 (0.64) | 2.87 (0.74) | 0.14 | −0.01, 0.30 | 1.81 | 0.07 |
| Emotional aspects re medication use | 3.32 (0.65) | 3.03 (0.76) | 0.28 | 0.12, 0.44 | 3.31 | 0.001 |
| Total score | 3.44 (0.37) | 3.11 (0.41) | 0.33 | 0.24, 0.41 | 7.29 | <0.0001 |
| AIRS© section II: | ||||||
| Parent-healthcare provider relationship | 4.11 (0.50) | 3.94 (0.58) | 0.16 | 0.04, 0.28 | 2.62 | 0.009 |
| Beliefs about contacting healthcare provider | 3.70 (0.83) | 3.73 (0.77) | −0.04 | −0.22, 0.15 | −0.37 | 0.71 |