Gluten-free diet management and well-being in children with celiac disease: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Management of celiac disease (CD) requires adherence to a strict gluten-free diet (GFD). However, little is known about how children with CD manage the GFD. This qualitative study sought to gain a comprehensive understanding of how children with CD experience and navigate the GFD, focusing on their dietary preferences, perceptions, and challenges, as well as the impact of these experiences.

Methods

Fifteen children with CD, aged 8-13 years, who had been following the GFD for a minimum of one year, were interviewed with their parents about their management of the GFD. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.

Results

Children described a range of strategies for managing the GFD. While some adopt problem-focused strategies such as planning ahe

SUBMITTER: Maddison-Roberts H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11916637 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature