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International Journal of Clinical Research & Trials Volume 5 (2020), Article ID 5:IJCRT-151, 6 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2456-8007/2020/151
Research Article
What is the Level of Asthma Knowledge in Middle Tennessee School Teachers? What is the Effect of Demographic Factors on Teacher Asthma Knowledge?

Stephen Carey*,1 and Robert Cochrum2

1Department of Respiratory Care & Health Information, Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
2Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences, Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
Dr Stephen Carey, Department of Respiratory Care & Health Information, Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209, USA; E-mail: stcarey@tnstate.edu
01 September 2020; 28 September 2020; 30 September 2020
Carey S, Cochrum R (2020) What is the Level of Asthma Knowledge in Middle Tennessee School Teachers? What is the Effect of Demographic Factors on Teacher Asthma Knowledge? Int J Clin Res Trials 5: 151. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2456-8007/2020/151

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