Characteristics of participants (N = 49)
| Characteristics | Interviews, n (N = 32) | Focus groups, n (N = 17) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex, female (71.4%) | 22 | 13 |
| Age, years | ||
| <16 | 4 | 0 |
| 16–25 | 0 | 0 |
| 26–45 | 9 | 3 |
| 46–65 | 13 | 8 |
| >65 | 6 | 6 |
| Parent/carer | 4 | 0 |
| Non-white ethnic background | 2 | 0 |
| Asthma onset in adulthood | 18 | 12 |
| Asthma attack within the past year | 9 | 6 |
| Symptoms occurring less than every month | 12 | 8 |
| Reported using SABA regularly | 7 | 4 |
| Had never received a personal action plan | 21 | 11 |
| Owned a personal action plan and used it | 8 | 3 |
SABA = short-acting bronchodilator.