ArticleArchives of disease in childhood2007
Parental food allergy information needs: a qualitative study.
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21 citing papers in PubMed.
- Evaluating an online self-help intervention for parents of children with food allergies.Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2022Trial
- Parent experiences with paediatric allergy pathways in the West Midlands: A qualitative study.Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2019Trial
- A Global Survey of Mental Health Treatment Experiences Among Food Allergy Patients and Caregivers.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice · 2025Article
- Evaluating the Need for Pre-CoMiSS™, a Parent-Specific Cow's Milk-Related Symptom Score: A Qualitative Study.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Epinephrine availability and allergen avoidance behaviors among caregivers of young children with food allergy.Journal of food allergy · 2024Article
- Precautionary Allergen Labeling: Avoidance for All?Current allergy and asthma reports · 2024Review
- [Information needs of patients with atopic eczema-a qualitative study].Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Article
- Parents' and Health Care Professionals' Perspectives on Prevention and Prediction of Food Allergies in Children: Protocol for a Qualitative Study.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Children at risk of anaphylaxis: A mixed-studies systematic review of parents' experiences and information needs.PEC innovation · 2022Review
- The Development of Age-Based Food Allergy Educational Handouts for Caregivers and Patients: A Work Group Report of the AAAAI Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice · 2022Article
- Awareness, Information-Seeking Behavior, and Information Preferences About Early Childhood Allergy Prevention Among Different Parent Groups: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
- What are the information needs of parents caring for a child with Glutaric aciduria type 1?BMC pediatrics · 2019Article
- Assessment of the Correlation Between Mother and Child Body Mass Index and Mother and Child Diet in Children With Food Allergies.Journal of clinical medicine research · 2019Article
- Food allergies in school: design and evaluation of a teacher-oriented training action.Italian journal of pediatrics · 2014Article
- Impact of primary food allergies on the introduction of other foods amongst Canadian children and their siblings.Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2014Article
- Experiencing a first food allergic reaction: a survey of parent and caregiver perspectives.Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2013Article
- Developing a food allergy curriculum for parents.Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2011Article
- Food allergy knowledge, attitudes and beliefs: focus groups of parents, physicians and the general public.BMC pediatrics · 2008Article
- When doctors disagree: a qualitative study of doctors' and parents' views on the risks of childhood food allergy.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2008Article
- Pediatric Food Allergies and Psychosocial Functioning: Examining the Potential Moderating Roles of Maternal Distress and Overprotection.Journal of pediatric psychologyArticle
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine information needs and preferences of parents regarding food allergy.
designQualitative study including in-depth semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using the constant comparative method, aided by participant checking of interview summaries, independent reviewers and qualitative analysis software.
participants84 parents of children with food allergy.
settingThree paediatric allergy clinics and a national consumer organisation.
resultsMost parent participants had received third level education (72%) and 39% had occupational backgrounds in health and education. Parents experienced different phases in their need for information: at diagnosis when there is an intense desire for information, at follow-up when there is continuing uncertainty about allergy severity and appropriate management, and at new events and milestones. They preferred information to be provided in a variety of formats, with access to reliable individualised advice between clinic appointments, within the context of an ongoing relationship with a health professional. Parents wished to know the reasoning behind doctor's opinions and identified areas of core information content, including unaddressed topics such as what to feed their child rather than what to avoid. Suboptimal information provision was cited by parents as a key reason for seeking second opinions.
conclusionParents with children with food allergies have unmet information needs. Study findings may assist in the design and implementation of targeted educational strategies which better meet parental needs and preferences.
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