Children's Perspectives on Food Allergy in Schools: A Qualitative Study
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| Title: | Children's Perspectives on Food Allergy in Schools: A Qualitative Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Laura Y. Feldman, Kaitlyn Merrill, Michael A. Golding, Tessa Memauri, S. Michelle Driedger, Nancy L. Ross, Jennifer L. P. Protudjer (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of School Nursing. 2024 40(6):653-661. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Grade 8 Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | School Nurses, Allergy, Food, Prevention, Cognitive Style, Student Attitudes, Health Education, Clinical Diagnosis, Grade 8, Peer Relationship, Health Behavior, Self Management, Knowledge Level, Safety, Foreign Countries, School Policy |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10598405221130694 |
| ISSN: | 1059-8405 1546-8364 |
| Abstract: | Approximately 7% of children live with food allergy, a condition that requires dietary avoidance to prevent an allergic reaction. In this qualitative study, we aimed to understand food allergy-related experiences, beliefs and learning preferences among children with and without food allergies, to inform a school-based, food allergy education program. Data were analysed thematically. We virtually interviewed children in Kindergarten-Grade 8 in Manitoba, Canada, with (n = 7) and without (n = 9) parent-reported, physician-diagnosed food allergies. We identified three themes: Naive reliance on peers and school staff to assist with food allergy management; Limited food allergy knowledge; and, Recommended food allergy curricula: complementary perspective. Our findings will help inform the development of a school-based, food allergy education program, with a long-term goal of minimizing food allergy-related worries and optimizing safety for children with food allergy. Ongoing, school-based food allergy education is needed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1448681 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Approximately 7% of children live with food allergy, a condition that requires dietary avoidance to prevent an allergic reaction. In this qualitative study, we aimed to understand food allergy-related experiences, beliefs and learning preferences among children with and without food allergies, to inform a school-based, food allergy education program. Data were analysed thematically. We virtually interviewed children in Kindergarten-Grade 8 in Manitoba, Canada, with (n = 7) and without (n = 9) parent-reported, physician-diagnosed food allergies. We identified three themes: Naive reliance on peers and school staff to assist with food allergy management; Limited food allergy knowledge; and, Recommended food allergy curricula: complementary perspective. Our findings will help inform the development of a school-based, food allergy education program, with a long-term goal of minimizing food allergy-related worries and optimizing safety for children with food allergy. Ongoing, school-based food allergy education is needed. |
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| ISSN: | 1059-8405 1546-8364 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10598405221130694 |
