Experiencing a first food allergic reaction: a survey of parent and caregiver perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insufficient knowledge of food allergy and anaphylaxis has been identified by caregivers as an important barrier to coping, and a potential cause of fear and anxiety, particularly for those with children newly diagnosed with food allergy. The purpose of the study was to better understand the experiences of caregivers of children with a first allergic reaction to food, and to identify any deficiencies in the information received at diagnosis.

Methods

A mixed-methods study consisting of an online survey administered to the Anaphylaxis Canada online registry (a patient support group database of approximately 10,000 members), and a follow-up qualitative interview with a subset of survey participants. Analysis consisted of frequency analysis (quantitative and qualitati

SUBMITTER: Abdurrahman ZB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3671211 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature