Physician practice in food allergy prevention in the Middle East and North Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A number of scientific organisations have developed guidelines for the primary prevention of allergic disease through nutritional interventions. However, even if the best evidence-based guidelines are available, these guidelines do not necessarily lead to adherence and improved health outcomes.

Method

To determine how closely the practice of physicians in select Middle Eastern and North African countries compares with the current recommendations on the primary prevention of allergy a survey study was performed using a structured questionnaire and convenience sampling.

Results

A total of 1481 physicians responded, of which 66.1% were pediatricians. A total of 76.6% of responding physicians routinely identify infants who are at risk for developing allergy. In

SUBMITTER: Vandenplas Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5418846 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature