Food allergy knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of kindergarten teachers in Kuwait: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food allergy (FA) affects up to 10% of children globally, with clinical symptoms varying from mild to severe, and in rare instances, it is life-threatening. Approximately one in five children with FA experience a food-induced allergic reaction in school, leaving teachers as the first line of intervention. This study aimed to assess kindergarten teachers' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding FA.

Methods

This cross-sectional study enrolled kindergarten teachers in Kuwait using stratified cluster sampling. The Chicago Food Allergy Research Survey for the General Public was used to assess teachers' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding FA. The overall FA knowledge score was calculated for each participant. The χ² test was used to assess the diffe

SUBMITTER: Madooh L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10008333 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature