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Student and Parent Perspectives on Severe Food Allergies at College
Introduction:
Constant vigilance to manage severe food allergies (FAs) can lead to high stress. Additional stress may develop during life-course transitions, such as the transition to college. However, few studies have evaluated everyday and FA-related stress in college students with FA and their parents. This analysis examined experiences of 26 college students with FA and their parents.
Methods:
Students and parents completed online surveys in a mixed-methods exploratory study of everyday and FA-related stressors, potential contributing factors, and FA management.
Results:
FA affected nearly all areas of students' lives. Management required constant vigilance because of issues of trust in others. However, nearly 40% of students did not consistently carry emergency medication to counteract reactions. Parents worried from a distance while learning to trust their child's FA management capabilities.
Discussion:
Additional preparation and support for college students with severe FA and their parents may help improve stress and FA management.
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