Mothers’ perceptions of factors affecting their abilities to care for infants with allergy

Abstract

Mothers of allergic children should be recognised. An inquiry or questionnaire based on personal abilities and the family's internal and external capabilities may contribute to identifying these mothers. Mothers should be provided with individual encouragement and support from mother and child health clinics by focusing on factors felt to be strengthening ones.

Children and adolescents living with atopic eczema: an interpretive phenomenological study with Chinese mothers

“…Caring for a child with AE can be a burden. For example, the skin treatment regimen, adjustments to family lifestyle, and financial and social costs can place substantial demands, particularly on mothers, and stress occurs if mothers perceive that they cannot cope with these burdens adequately (Alanne et al 2011, Lewis-Jones 2006, Ohya et al 2001.…”

Food allergy response capabilities of mothers and related factors

“…In Japan, the food allergy environment has changed considerably in the past 10 years, including the standardization of diagnosis and treatment (Ebisawa, ; Japanese Society of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology/Food Allergy Committee, ) and the expansion of social support (The Initiatives Propulsion Committee for Allergic Disease in School, ; Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, ). However, owing to factors, such as individual differences in food allergy symptoms, complexity of coping methods, varied information from mass media, and skewed distribution of pediatric allergy specialists, families of children with food allergies continue to face heavy burdens and difficulties (Aika et al, ; Alanne et al, ). Mothers of 1–2 year children with atopic dermatitis or/and food allergies report experiencing stressful situations (Alanne et al, ).…”

“…However, owing to factors, such as individual differences in food allergy symptoms, complexity of coping methods, varied information from mass media, and skewed distribution of pediatric allergy specialists, families of children with food allergies continue to face heavy burdens and difficulties (Aika et al, ; Alanne et al, ). Mothers of 1–2 year children with atopic dermatitis or/and food allergies report experiencing stressful situations (Alanne et al, ). Parents of a child with asthma also experience feelings of uncertainly, helplessness, and guilt, and the need for support from healthcare professionals.…”

“…Food allergy treatment is directly connected to daily living, which is based on eating, thus the mother plays an important role in raising her child while facing various burdens and stresses associated with her child's food allergy. It is necessary for her to have a proper understanding of the food allergy and its treatment, practice an elimination diet, and cope with the induced anxiety and stress to ensure the child's safety and maintain their quality of life (QOL) (Bollinger et al, ; Aika et al, ; Alanne et al, ). She needs to collect information related to food allergies, negotiate with school personnel, and actively make an effort toward managing the child's food allergy.…”

Nutrition Economic Evaluation of Allergy Treatment in Infants and Children: background for probiotic studies

“…In infants with food allergy, the introduction of supplemental foods is often delayed and the variety of foods restricted due to allergic symptoms. Mothers often feel unsuccessful when they cannot proceed according to suggested feeding guidelines (2). The organ systems most commonly involved in food allergy include the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory tract (3).…”