Parents of Children With Food Allergy: Gender Differences in Perceived Impact and Perceived Food Allergy Severity

Hoehn, Jessica; Dahlquist, Lynnda M.; Hahn, Amy L.; Bollinger, Mary E.

doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsw059

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“…Interestingly, we found partial support for our H4, suggesting that mothers are more likely to be more engaged in pressure-to-eat behaviours towards their food-allergic children than fathers. This finding is in line with studies of mothers and fathers of children with a food allergy or even other health conditions (e.g., [ 20 ]). It may indicate to the propensity for many fathers and mothers to engage differently in child-related health care.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Food allergy refers to abnormal reactions to a food protein and is the most common source of critical allergic reactions that pose life-threatening complications [ 20 ]. Anaphylaxis is a common form of food allergy.…”

Section: Theoretical Foundations and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Anaphylaxis is a common form of food allergy. Food allergy is deemed a widespread chronic condition with an expected prevalence of 4–9% in children [ 20 ]. About 8% of North American children suffer from a reported food allergy [ 14 , 21 , 22 ].…”

Section: Theoretical Foundations and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Trick or treat? – when children with childhood food allergies lead parents into unhealthy food choices

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Background This study examines the relationships between childhood food allergy and parental unhealthy food choices for their children across attitudes towards childhood obesity as mediators and parental gender, income and education as potential moderators. Methods We surveyed parents with at least one child between the ages of 6 and 12 living in Canada and the United States. We received 483 valid responses that were analysed using structural equation modelling approach with bootstrapping to test the hypothetical path model and its invariance across the moderators. Results The analysis revealed that pressure to eat fully mediated the effects of childhood food allergy and restriction on parental unhealthy food choices for their children. Finally, we found that parental gender moderated the relationship between childhood food allergy and the pressure to eat. Conclusions The paper contributes to the literature on food allergies among children and the marginalisation of families with allergies. Our explorative model is a first of its kind and offers a fresh perspective on complex relationships between variables under consideration. Although our data collection took place prior to Covid-19 outbreak, this paper bears yet particular significance as it casts light on how families with allergies should be part of the priority groups to have access to food supply during crisis periods.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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“…95,96 Identification of sex differences in patients with perceived food allergy affect and severity indicated that female subjects reported increased effect of food allergy on health-related QoL related specifically to meal preparation, family social activities, stress/free time, and limitations on the affected child's social life. 97,98 However, investigators postulated that differences in the level of involvement in care might explain the different perceptions because fathers who more frequently attended medical appointments appreciated a greater effect on meal preparation than less-involved fathers. 97,98 Lower peanut threshold dose to elicit reaction, but not reaction severity, was identified as having a negative effect on food allergy-related QoL.…”

Section: Effects Of Food Allergymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…97,98 However, investigators postulated that differences in the level of involvement in care might explain the different perceptions because fathers who more frequently attended medical appointments appreciated a greater effect on meal preparation than less-involved fathers. 97,98 Lower peanut threshold dose to elicit reaction, but not reaction severity, was identified as having a negative effect on food allergy-related QoL. Parents of young children with food allergy reported significant mealtime behavioral concerns comparable with those in parents of children with type 1 diabetes and feeding disorders; these concerns correlated positively with parental perception of food allergy-related risk, parenting stress, and QoL.…”

Section: Effects Of Food Allergymentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in the approach to the patient with food allergy

Scurlock

Jones

2018

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

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Advances in food allergy diagnosis, management, prevention, and therapeutic interventions have been significant over the past 2 decades. Evidence-based national and international guidelines have streamlined food allergy diagnosis and management, whereas paradigm-shifting work in primary prevention of peanut allergy has resulted in significant modifications in the approach to early food introduction in infants and toddlers. Innovative investigation of food allergy epidemiology, systems biology, effect, and management has provided important insights. Although active therapeutic approaches to food allergy remain experimental, progress toward licensed therapies has been substantial. Mechanistic understanding of the immunologic processes underlying food allergy and immunotherapy will inform the future design of therapeutic approaches targeting the food-induced allergic response. Global strategies to mitigate the substantial medical, economic, and psychosocial burden of food allergy in affected subjects and families will require engagement of stakeholders across multiple sectors in research, health care, public health, government, educational institutions, and industry. However, the relationship between the well-informed allergy care provider and the patient and family remains fundamental for optimizing the care of the patient with food allergy.

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Correlation between nutritional status and children's activity with food allergy: A cross-sectional study

Salsabila

Putera

Baskoro

2021

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Background Food allergy in children affects nutritional status that limits their daily activities to prevent eating various foods to avoid allergic reactions. Objective Analyzing the relationship between nutritional status and daily activities in children with food allergies. Methods This study used a cross-sectional design that was carried out on children diagnosed with food allergies who underwent outpatient management of food allergies. The data were collected from January to May 2021 that included participant characteristics, nutritional status, and daily activities. Data analysis used Chi-Square and spearman rho test with p < 0.05. Results There was a significant relationship between age and FAIS (CI 1.83–4.24; p = 0.025). In addition, there was no significant relationship between the affected organs and FAIS (OR = 0.174; p = 0.052). Meanwhile, the relationship between nutritional status and FAIS was significant (OR = 0.161; p = 0.007). There was no significant relationship between parental education and FAIS (OR = 0.817; p = 0.776) as well as sex of the child and FAIS (OR = 0.982; p = 0.977). Conclusion Daily activities of children with food allergies are influenced by the nutritional status of children and children's age in choosing food.

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Parents of Children With Food Allergy: Gender Differences in Perceived Impact and Perceived Food Allergy Severity

Abstract: Fathers who are less involved may be buffered from experiencing the impact of their child's health condition. Differences in involvement rather than other gender differences may explain discrepancies in mothers' and fathers' illness perceptions.

Cited by 15 publications

References 43 publications

Trick or treat? – when children with childhood food allergies lead parents into unhealthy food choices

Trick or treat? – when children with childhood food allergies lead parents into unhealthy food choices

Advances in the approach to the patient with food allergy

Correlation between nutritional status and children's activity with food allergy: A cross-sectional study

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