Parent perceptions in managing children with food allergy: An Australian perspective.

摘要: Abstract Introduction Food allergy affects up to 10% of Australian children, and living with food allergic children can be challenging for parents. This study explored parental perceptions knowledge as they navigate a new reality keeping their child safe. Methods Parents allergies completed an online survey in 2015. Questions health knowledge, skills, attitudes (KSAs) well quality life (QoL) through the inclusion Allergy Quality Life — Parental Burden instrument (FAQL-PB). Notification included advertisements more than 700 randomly selected Australia-wide preschools, 44 specialists, & Anaphylaxis Australia. Responses were tabulated analysed. Results Of 400 participants who logged on, 357 commenced 318 finished. Questionnaire analysis showed that 44.1% parents (n = 135) hesitated use adrenaline auto-injector may influenced by classification system where symptom severity is not universally understood. While 79% would sign national Registry, intention participate clinical trials using vaccines was disclosed only 56%. Allergen labelling community acceptance continue most aspects managing allergy, 50% reported played role choosing preschool or primary school. Overall, gender (male) age lived capital city regional location; however, frustrated over lack appreciation relating seriousness (p = 0.010). Conclusion highlight need educational strategies both public, particularly areas, since there perceived allergy. Educational resources relevant networks are required support caregivers management