Experiences of managing a gluten-free diet on multiple levels of society: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coeliac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy against dietary gluten. The treatment for CD is a strict life-long gluten-free (GF) diet, which has a profound effect on a person's life. In recent years, there has been an increase in the availability of gluten-free products. This study investigates how people with CD experience and manage a GF diet.

Methods

Semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted in different areas of Norway. The analysis was guided by Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Participants with CD (n = 12) varied in terms of gender, age, family composition and time since diagnosed.

Results

The analysis revealed challenges for a GF diet at the individual, interpersonal, community and policy levels. At the individual level

SUBMITTER: Garnweidner-Holme L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7682064 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature