Knowledge and awareness about food allergy among mothers with allergic children in Taif city, Saudi Arabia

Gomaa, Nahed; Abdullah, Taghreed; Alharthi, Wardah M.; Altowairqi, Amal; Binbaz, Sarah; Alamri, Norah

doi:10.24911/ijmdc.51-1569571928

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“…Two other studies in different regions of Saudi Arabia assessed participants' age in terms of their knowledge. In contrast to this study, a study conducted in Taif among mothers of FA patients showed that mothers older than 40 years had good knowledge (Gomaa et al, 2020). However, another study reported no significant correlation between age and knowledge (Alotaibi et al, 2021).…”

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“…For example, a study in Jazan revealed that 59.7% of the school teachers had a medium insufficient knowledge about FA (Gohal, 2018). Another study conducted in Taif on mothers of allergic children found that the participating mothers had significantly poor knowledge of FA (p = 0.026) (Gomaa et al, 2020). Similarly, a study in Tabouk city showed that 96.1% of the parents were aware of FA, but only 53.6% agreed that severe FA could lead to life-threatening complications (Alanazi et al, 2017).…”

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A questionnaire-based survey to assess knowledge and attitude regarding food allergy among public and food allergic patients in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia: A comparison study

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Basahal³

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A questionnaire-based survey to assess knowledge and attitude regarding food allergy among public and food allergic patients in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia: A comparison study

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Almaghrabi²,

Basahal³

et al. 2022

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“…In Saudi Arabia, most studies have been conducted among children, patients, students, or in specific regions [ 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. For instance, a study that was carried out at allergy clinics on 103 patients (79% children) found that prevalence of food allergies was 1.5%, among those 14 years and older and 6% among pediatric patients [ 12 ].…”

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Prevalence of Self-Reported Food Allergies and Their Association with Other Health Conditions among Adults in Saudi Arabia

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Basyouni

AlMousa

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Food allergies are a potentially life-threatening health issue, and few studies have determined their prevalence throughout Saudi Arabia. The main objective of our study was to estimate the prevalence and distribution of self-reported food allergies, and explore their association with other health conditions among adults in Saudi Arabia. This study was a nationwide cross-sectional survey conducted via phone interviews in June 2020. A proportional quota-sampling technique was used to obtain equal distributions of participants by age and gender across the 13 regions of Saudi Arabia. Self-reported food allergy, height, weight, health conditions, mental health status, and demographic variables were collected. Of the 6239 participants contacted, 4709 (75.48%) participants responded and completed the interview. Furthermore, 50.1% of the participants were female, with a mean age of 36.4 ± 13.5 years (18–90 years). The prevalence of food allergies was 19.7%. The most self-reported food allergies were egg, shellfish and shrimp, and peanuts, with a prevalence of 3.7%, 3.1%, and 3.0%, respectively. There was an association between the presence of food allergies and reported bariatric surgery, asthma, colon disease, and being at risk of depression. Bariatric surgery was significantly associated with lower likelihood of self-reported allergy (OR 1.69, 95% CI 1.22–2.34, p = 0.002). This study revealed, for the first time, a high prevalence of self-reported food allergies among adults in Saudi Arabia in a large nationwide sample, and food allergy association with bariatric surgery, asthma, colon disease, and being at risk of depression. This information is valuable for clinicians and policymakers, particularly in terms of food allergen labeling.

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“…[5] Sometimes FA can be a life-threatening problem. [6] According to how severe the condition is, symptoms may range from tingling or numbness around the mouth up to anaphylactic shock. [7] Primarily, FA diagnosis is based on clinical history, though confirmed by testing, such as skin prick testing, oral food challenges, and specific IgE.…”

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Introduction: Food Allergy (FA) is an adverse immune reaction triggered by a specific food antigen. It can be immunoglobulin (Ig) E-mediated or non-IgE-mediated, or mixed. FA is a common life-threatening condition that can affect families' well-being. We conducted our study based on a study done in the Al-Taif city, Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to measure and raise awareness regarding the causes, severity, and symptoms of FA in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 2060 participants. Data were collected through a self-reported modified questionnaire, randomized, online-based questionnaire, and direct interview with the campaign's participants, which were performed from October 2019 to November 2019. The designed questionnaire encompassed demographic information such as age, gender, and educational level and ten comprehensive questions regarding FA. Results and Discussion: Most subjects had a FA (65.6%). The FA was mostly to eggs (46.3%), then seafood (30.4%), dairy foods (21.2%), and nuts (20.3%). Moreover, most allergy symptoms were moderate (52.6%), while severe was (13.1%). Most allergy symptoms were itching (57.7%) followed by dyspnea (36.2%) body swelling (26.5%). Regarding the awareness score range from 0 to 6, with 0 being the lowest score, and 6 being the highest score, the participants who had terrible scores were significantly higher than those with adequate scores. Subjects with food allergies had a more adequate awareness score than those without food allergies (47.7% vs. 13. 1%). Conclusion:A health education program about food allergies should be designed and conducted to educate our population about food allergies, treatment options, severity, and possible causes. It is also recommended to have a national day in Saudi Arabia to educate the population about food allergies, especially mothers and children.

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Knowledge and awareness about food allergy among mothers with allergic children in Taif city, Saudi Arabia

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A questionnaire-based survey to assess knowledge and attitude regarding food allergy among public and food allergic patients in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia: A comparison study

A questionnaire-based survey to assess knowledge and attitude regarding food allergy among public and food allergic patients in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia: A comparison study

Prevalence of Self-Reported Food Allergies and Their Association with Other Health Conditions among Adults in Saudi Arabia

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