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ArticleThe journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global2022

The perceived impact of pediatric food allergy on mental health care needs and supports: A pilot study.

Tessa D Memauri, Michael A Golding, Jennifer D Gerdts, Elinor Simons, Elissa M Abrams, Susan J Elliott, Leslie E Roos, Harold Kim, Jennifer L P Protudjer

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Article in The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8citing papers in PubMed
1.4field-weighted citation impact, top 22% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Laying the foundation in food allergy education: CSACI food allergy educator program.Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2026
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  2. The hidden price of food allergy: Understanding the social and financial burdens on families.Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2025
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  4. US food allergy patients' experiences, priorities, and needs: A qualitative study.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global · 2025
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  5. A Global Survey of Mental Health Treatment Experiences Among Food Allergy Patients and Caregivers.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice · 2025
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  8. The need for a food allergy educator program for allied healthcare professionals in Canada.Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Tessa D MemauriChildren's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Michael A GoldingChildren's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Jennifer D GerdtsSection of Allergy and Immunology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Elinor SimonsChildren's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Elissa M AbramsChildren's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Susan J ElliottDepartment of Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Leslie E RoosFood Allergy Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Harold KimUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Jennifer L P ProtudjerChildren's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Western University · CAUniversity of Manitoba · CAAllerGen · CAChildren's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba · CAUniversity of Waterloo · CA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Evidence suggests a mental health impact of food allergy on affected children and their families; however, little is known about health care professionals' understanding of these impacts and the resources available to patients and their families. Objective: Our aim was to conduct a pilot study examining health care professionals' perceptions of the psychosocial and financial burden of food allergy to identify gaps in education and resources and thus better support families with food allergy moving forward. Methods: Between February 20 and November 19, 2020, we conducted audiorecorded interviews (n = 6) and profession-specific focus groups (n = 2 [representing 7 individuals]). The participants included pediatric allergists, allergy nurse educators, and clinical dietitians who were directly involved in pediatric food allergy care. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was subsequently applied to identify the main themes. Results: Our study consisted of an interdisciplinary group of Manitoban health care providers (N = 13) who were directly involved with pediatric food allergy care. We identified 3 main themes from these interviews: anxiety among families with food allergy, which is a common comorbidity; limited resources available within current public infrastructure; and empowerment through education Conclusions: Health care professionals perceive that many families experience anxiety as a result of their child's food allergy. They further advocate that access to information and suitability of public resources be considered when planning for related programs.

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allergistallergy nurseanxietyChildrendietitianfood allergy educationfood allergy supportspediatric food allergy

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PMID37780589
PMCPMC10509884
OpenAlexW4210249487

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