The Association of Food Insecurity With Asthma Control in Adults During COVID-19.

Background: Food insecurity has been associated with poorer asthma control in children, but research lacks in adults.

Objective: To assess the frequency of food insecurity and its association with asthma control in adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Methods: An online cross-sectional survey study was conducted in US adults with asthma.

Utilizing Real-time Technology to Assess the Impact of Home Environmental Exposures on Asthma Symptoms: Protocol for an Observational Pilot Study.

Background: It is estimated that over 60% of adults with asthma have uncontrolled symptoms, representing a substantial health and economic impact. The effects of the home environment and exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fine particulate matter (PM) on adults with asthma remain unknown. In addition, methods currently used to assess the home environment do not capture real-time data on potentially modifiable environmental exposures or their effect on asthma symptoms.

The Role of Utility Value in Promoting Interest Development.

An individual's initial interest in a topic may quickly fade, or it may become deeper and more enduring. One factor that may support an emerging interest is to discover utility value (or usefulness) in the topic. Instructional materials that emphasize the utility value of a topic can enhance learning and motivation, but whether these materials can foster interest development among individuals who show initial interest in a topic is uncertain.